Maryland § 14-1209
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 14-1209, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-1209.
(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, a consumer reporting agency may not impose a fee for:
(1) A consumer report provided under § 14-1206(a) of this subtitle one time during a 12-month period;
(2) A consumer report or disclosure provided under §§ 14-1206(a) and 14-1208(e) of this subtitle if the consumer makes a request for the report within 30 days after receipt by the consumer of a notification under § 14-1212 of this subtitle or notification from a debt collection agency affiliated with a consumer reporting agency stating that the consumer’s credit rating may be or has been adversely affected; or
(3) A disclosure made under § 14-1208(e) of this subtitle to a person designated by the consumer of the deletion from the consumer report of information that is found to be inaccurate or can no longer be verified.
(b) (1) A consumer reporting agency may charge a consumer a reasonable fee:
(i) For a second or subsequent report made during a 12-month period under § 14-1206(a) of this subtitle, not exceeding $5; and
(ii) For furnishing information under § 14-1208(e) of this subtitle, not exceeding the fee that the consumer reporting agency would impose on each designated recipient for a consumer report.
(2) The consumer reporting agency shall indicate the amount of the fee to the consumer before providing the report or furnishing the information.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 14-1209
What does Maryland Code § 14-1209 cover?
Section 14-1209 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 § 14-1209?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 14-1209" (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 § 14-1209 apply to my situation?
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