§ 8-208. Administration and enforcement by Commission

MD Bus Reg Code § 8-208 (2019) (N/A)
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(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.