Ch. 609                                    1997 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(b) (1) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection, [the
adoption of the guidelines set forth in this subtitle may be grounds for requesting a
modification of a child support award based on a material change in circumstances.

(2) The adoption of] the guidelines set forth in this subtitle may [not] be
grounds for requesting a modification of a child support award [based on a material
change in circumstances unless] IF the use of the guidelines would result in a change in
the award of 25% or more.

(2) THIS SUBSECTION MAY NOT BE CONSTRUED TO PROHIBIT A COURT
FROM MODIFYING A CHILD SUPPORT AWARD UNDER § 12-104 OF THIS TITLE UPON A
SHOWING OF A MATERIAL CHANGE OF CIRCUMSTANCES.

(c) On or before January 1, 1993, and at least every 4 years after that date, the
Child Support Enforcement Administration of the Department of Human Resources

shall:

(1) review the guidelines set forth in this subtitle to ensure that the
application of the guidelines results in the determination of appropriate child support
award amounts; and

(2) report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly,
subject to § 2-1312 of the State Government Article.

Article - Financial Institutions

1-302.

Except as otherwise expressly provided in this subtitle, a fiduciary institution, its
officers, employees, agents, and directors:

(1) May not disclose to any person any financial record relating to a
customer of the institution unless:

(i) The customer has authorized the disclosure to that person;

(ii) Proceedings have been instituted for appointment of a guardian of
the property or of the person of the customer, and court-appointed counsel presents to
the fiduciary institution an order of appointment or a certified copy of the order issued by
or under the direction or supervision of the court or an officer of the court;

(iii) The customer is disabled and a guardian is appointed or qualified
by a court, and the guardian presents to the fiduciary institution an order of appointment
or a certified copy of the order issued by or under the direction or supervision of the court
or an officer of the court;

(iv) The customer is deceased and a personal representative is
appointed or qualified by a court, and the personal representative presents to the
fiduciary institution letters of administration issued by or under the direction or
supervision of the court or an officer of the court; [ or]

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