{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-commercial-law-12-406","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Commercial Law § 12–406","heading":"","body":"(a) Except as permitted by § 12-405(a) of this subtitle, any commission, finder’s fee, or point shall be paid by the lender, and may be paid only to:\n(1) A licensed real estate broker;\n(2) A lawyer licensed to practice law in the State; or\n(3) A licensee.\n(b) An agreement to pay a commission, finder’s fee, or point may not be enforced unless it is in writing and signed by the lender.","path":["Article - Commercial Law"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gcl\u0026section=12-406","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:56:33Z","sha256":"937f699e3682e3f39a20525b74edeb12998537de45a8280d99bab78ce5f6a1c9","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-commercial-law-12-405","next":"us-md/md.-code-commercial-law-12-407"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}