§ 11-209. Action for violation of Section 8-801 of Criminal Law Article

MD Corp & Assn Code § 11-209 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    The Commissioner may:

(1)    Bring a civil action for damages against a person that violates § 8–801 of the Criminal Law Article on behalf of a victim of the violation or, if the victim is deceased, the victim’s estate;

(2)    Recover damages under this subsection for property loss or damage; and

(3)    If the Commissioner prevails in an action brought under this subsection, recover the costs of the action for the use of the Office of the Attorney General.

(b)    A conviction for a violation of § 8–801 of the Criminal Law Article is not a prerequisite for maintenance of an action under subsection (a) of this section.