Relation to Other Laws

(1) A violation of the provisions of 209 CMR 18.00 shall be considered an unfair or deceptive act or practice under M.G.L. c. 93A, § 2 and subject to the penalties contained in M.G.L. c. 93A. (2) 209 CMR 18.00 does not exempt any person from complying with existing laws or canons of ethics with respect to debt collection practices. To the extent that any provision of 209 CMR 18.00 is specifically inconsistent with the Canons of Ethics and Disciplinary Rules Regulating the Practice of Law in Massachusetts, and then only to the extent of the inconsistency, 209 CMR 18.00 is not applicable.