Maryland § 13-916
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 13-916, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-916.
(a) A debtor may request the Central Collection Unit to investigate a debt:
(1) after notification from the Central Collection Unit under § 13-914 of this subtitle that the Central Collection Unit intends to request the Comptroller to withhold the debt from any income tax refund due the debtor; or
(2) within 30 days after notification from the Comptroller under § 13-915 of this subtitle that a debt has been withheld.
(b) (1) On receipt of a request for an investigation, the Central Collection Unit shall investigate any questioned debt with the State agency that referred the debt.
(2) The Central Collection Unit shall make a written determination within 15 calendar days after it receives a request for investigation from the debtor.
(3) If the Central Collection Unit determines that a referral or certification is in error, it shall, as appropriate:
(i) correct the referral or certification;
(ii) discontinue certification procedures; or
(iii) promptly remit to the debtor any amounts that have been improperly withheld.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 13-916
What does Maryland Code § 13-916 cover?
Section 13-916 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.
How do I cite Maryland § 13-916?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 13-916" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 13-916 apply to my situation?
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