In the Matter of Cash-N-Go

In the Matter of Cash-N-Go, Inc., ET AL., No. 1012, September Term, 2021. Opinion by Ripken, J. EQUITABLE ESTOPPEL – MARYLAND REGULATORY AGENCIES – APPLICABILITY State regulatory agencies should not be estopped from enforcing a valid law or regulation within the scope of their authority regardless of a claimant’s contention that unlawful business practices were justified by reliance upon prior statements or conduct of state employees. EQUITABLE ESTOPPEL – MARYLAND REGULATORY AGENCIES – AFFIRMATIVE MISCONDUCT A state regulatory agency becoming aware of a claimant’s illicit behavior and…