Md. Code, Com. § 13-203

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session from Chs. 2 through 1049, effective on or before 6/1/2024
Section 13-203 - Powers and duties of Attorney General generally

In addition to any other of his powers and duties, the Attorney General:

(1) May recommend to the Governor and the General Assembly legislation to protect the public from fraudulent promoters and the schemes they propose;
(2) Shall appoint an assistant, whose salary shall be as provided in the budget, to perform the duties of assistant Attorney General in charge of consumer protection;
(3) Shall employ the investigators and clerical staff which he considers necessary to carry out the purpose of this subtitle; and
(4) May use the funds and employ the media which he considers necessary to:
(i) Fully acquaint the public and business community with the provisions of this title;
(ii) Educate the public as to nefarious schemes which might be foisted on the public;
(iii) Generally study consumer problems from the standpoint of value received by the consumer; and
(iv) Report periodically to the public.

Md. Code, CL § 13-203