1. (a) This title does not prohibit the State Division of Consumer Protection or a local consumer protection unit from enforcing the Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act¹ or local law.

2. (b) A local or State unit may not bring an action against a licensed collection agency for a specific violation or complaint for which an action against the licensed collection agency has been brought by:

   1. (1) the Board under this title; or
   2. (2) the State Division of Consumer Protection or a local consumer protection unit under the Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act or under local law.

Added by Acts 1992, c. 4, § 2.

Formerly Art. 56, § 328.

Commercial Law, § 14-201 et seq.