(a) The Commission shall administer and enforce this title.
(b)(1) If the Commission concludes that continuing conduct of a person alleged to be in violation of this title will result in irreparable or substantial harm to any other person, the Commission may sue for:
(i) injunctive relief against the conduct;
(ii) an order for satisfactory completion of a home improvement contract; or
(iii) restitution.
(2) If the Commission sues for injunctive relief under this subsection against a person who is not licensed under this title, the Commission need not:
(i) post bond; or
(ii) show that no adequate remedy at law exists.
(3) A suit under this section shall be brought in the circuit court for the county where:
(i) the alleged violation occurs; or
(ii) the principal place of business of the alleged violator is located.
(c) An administrative hearing and adjudication by the Commission is not a prerequisite to prosecution of a person under § 8-601 of this title.
Credits
Added by Acts 1992, c. 4, § 2. Amended by Acts 1999, c. 483, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2006, c. 90, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2006.
Formerly Art. 56, §§ 251, 259, 261.
MD Code, Business Regulation, § 8-208, MD BUS REG § 8-208
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
