Maryland § 10-116

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 10-116, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 10-116.

    (a)    A local support enforcement office:

        (1)    shall be funded from local and federal resources; and

        (2)    may keep any surcharge that is assessed against the obligor to defray the costs of support collection.

    (b)    The Administration shall pay a county that has a local support enforcement office collection incentives pursuant to a methodology based on the performance of the county in accordance with regulations adopted by the Administration under subsection (d) of this section.

    (c)    The rules, regulations, and standards of a local support enforcement office control if they generally conform to those adopted by the Secretary of Human Services under § 10–114 of this subtitle.

    (d)    The Administration shall adopt any regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 10-116

What does Maryland Code § 10-116 cover?

Section 10-116 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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