§ 1-209. Regulation of extension of credit

MD Fin Inst Code § 1-209 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    Only the State may enact a law which purports to regulate extensions of credit made by a financial institution.

(b)    This section does not:

(1)    Affect federal law preemption of State law;

(2)    Restrict or otherwise affect local laws that establish property ownership or the rights and obligations of property owners;

(3)    Restrict or otherwise affect a local government’s ability to regulate its fiscal, economic, or community development policy;

(4)    Restrict or otherwise affect a local government’s ability to enact laws or adopt regulations relating to fair housing or other civil rights; or

(5)    Restrict or otherwise affect a local government’s ability to establish or administer loan programs to assist residents with financial needs.