Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - Division of Consumer Protection; Consumer Council
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.

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