Md. Code Regs. 17.01.01.02
This chapter applies to the collection of all claims, delinquent accounts, and debts owed to the State or to an agency or official of the State in his official capacity, except those exempt by law from referral to the Central Collection Unit. The nature of certain claims owed to the State may cause the strict application of one or more of these standards to be impractical or not in the best interest of the State. Agencies may deviate from these standards only if this deviation has been requested in writing from and approved by the Secretary of Budget and Management. The written request shall specify the precise nature of the deviation or deviations, the types of account or accounts or claim or claims to be governed by the deviation or deviations, and the justification for these deviated standards.
Md. Code Regs. 17.01.01.02