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§ 13-203. Powers and duties of Attorney General generally

MD Comm L Code § 13-203 (2019) (N/A)
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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.

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