(a) A person may not require an additional or different form of power of attorney for any authority granted in a statutory form power of attorney.
(b) A person that refuses in violation of this section to accept an acknowledged statutory form power of attorney is subject to:
(1) A court order mandating acceptance of the power of attorney; and
(2) Liability for reasonable attorney’s fees and costs incurred in an action or proceeding that confirms the validity of the power of attorney or mandates acceptance of the power of attorney.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 17 - Maryland General and Limited Power of Attorney Act
Subtitle 1 - General Provisions
Section 17-103 - Petition for Construction of Power of Attorney
Section 17-104 - Statutory Form Mandatory; Violations; Penalties
Section 17-105 - Durable Power of Attorney
Section 17-106 - Revocation or Termination of Power of Attorney
Section 17-107 - Effect of Power of Attorney Executed by Member of Armed Services
Section 17-108 - General Consideration
Section 17-109 - Scope of Title; Exceptions
Section 17-111 - When Power Becomes Effective
Section 17-113 - Duties of Agent
Section 17-114 - Reimbursement for Expenses; Compensation