Maryland Commercial Law Section 13-404
§ 13-404.
  (a)   Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the Division may enter into an agreement with a person in the State to submit a dispute arising under this title to arbitration in accordance with the Maryland Uniform Arbitration Act.
  (b)   (1)   The Division may administer a program of voluntary arbitration of consumer disputes, including:
      (i)   The recruitment and training of volunteer arbitrators; and
      (ii)   The education of the public and business community as to the benefits of arbitration.
    (2)   The Division shall provide clerical help and office space for arbitration tribunals.