Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 07. Department of Human Services |
Subtitle 07. CHILD SUPPORT ADMINISTRATION |
Chapter 07.07.12. Reporting to Consumer Reporting Agencies |
Sec. 07.07.12.02. Disclosure
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A. The Administration shall disclose to any consumer reporting agency information regarding an administrative or court-ordered support obligation owed by the noncustodial parent that:
(1) Is payable to a support enforcement agency; and
(2) Has arrears equal to or greater than payments required in a 60-day period.
B. Before disclosing any information to a consumer reporting agency concerning arrears, the Administration shall send written notice to the last known address of the noncustodial parent.
C. The notice shall:
(1) State that the Administration periodically intends to disclose information regarding the noncustodial parent's support obligation to consumer reporting agencies;
(2) State the amount of the current obligation shown on the support enforcement agency's records;
(3) State the amount of arrears shown on the support enforcement agency's records; and
(4) Advise the noncustodial parent of the:
(a) Right to request a review by the Administration if the noncustodial parent disputes the existence or the amount of the support obligation or of the arrears, and
(b) Procedures to request a review.
D. When a proper request for a review is received, the Administration may not disclose information to a consumer reporting agency until the noncustodial parent's claim is investigated and a decision is rendered.
E. If no request for review is received within 15 days of the date of the notice, the Administration may disclose to a consumer reporting agency information regarding a support obligation that is 60 days or more in arrears.