Maryland Code, COMMERCIAL LAW 13-401
Terms Used In Maryland Code, COMMERCIAL LAW 13-401
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
- state: means :
(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or
(2) the District of Columbia. See
(1) The name and address of the person alleged to have committed the violation complained of;
(2) The particulars of the violation; and
(3) Any other information required by the Division.
(b) After the filing of a complaint, the Division shall investigate the allegations to ascertain issues and facts. If appropriate, the Division shall refer a complaint to the Federal Trade Commission.
(c) The Division may seek the cooperation of the licensing authorities and contracting departments of the State in connection with its investigation of a person who is licensed to do business in the State or who has a contractual relationship with the State.
(d) If the Division determines that the complaint lacks reasonable grounds on which to base a violation of this subtitle, it may:
(1) Dismiss the complaint; or
(2) Conduct any further investigation it considers necessary.
(e) This section does not prevent a consumer from:
(1) Exercising any right or seeking any remedy to which he might otherwise be entitled; or
(2) Filing a complaint with any other agency or court.