Maryland Commercial Law Section 13-203

      In addition to any other of his powers and duties, the Attorney General:

            (1)      May recommend to the Governor and the General Assembly legislation to protect the public from fraudulent promoters and the schemes they propose;

            (2)      Shall appoint an assistant, whose salary shall be as provided in the budget, to perform the duties of assistant Attorney General in charge of consumer protection;

            (3)      Shall employ the investigators and clerical staff which he considers necessary to carry out the purpose of this subtitle; and

            (4)      May use the funds and employ the media which he considers necessary to:

                  (i)      Fully acquaint the public and business community with the provisions of this title;

                  (ii)      Educate the public as to nefarious schemes which might be foisted on the public;

                  (iii)      Generally study consumer problems from the standpoint of value received by the consumer; and

                  (iv)      Report periodically to the public.