§ 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.