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§ 11-508. Remedies available

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCommercial LawEffective: July 1, 2023

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Commercial Law
Title 11. Trade Regulation
Subtitle 5. Cigarette Sales Below Cost Act (Refs & Annos)
Effective: July 1, 2023
MD Code, Commercial Law, § 11-508
§ 11-508. Remedies available
Currentness
(a)(1) On complaint of the Executive Director or any person affected, a circuit court has jurisdiction to:
(i) Enjoin a retailer or wholesaler from the commission of any act prohibited by this subtitle; and
(ii) Award damages and costs.
(2) In an action for injunctive relief, it is not necessary for the complainant to allege or prove that an adequate remedy at law does not exist or that the complainant has suffered actual damages.
(b) If injunctive relief is not sought or required, an injured person may institute an action for damages in any court of competent jurisdiction.
(c) On violation of this subtitle, the Executive Director shall suspend or revoke the cigarette license of the offender required by § 16-210 of the Business Regulation Article.

Credits

Added by Acts 1975, c. 49, § 3, eff. July 1, 1975. Amended by Acts 1988, c. 110, § 1; Acts 1992, c. 26, § 2; Acts 2023, c. 450, § 1, eff. July 1, 2023.
Formerly Art. 83, § 123.
MD Code, Commercial Law, § 11-508, MD COML § 11-508
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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