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§ 5-902. Judicial relief

MD Gen Provisions Code § 5-902 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    The court may compel compliance with the Ethics Commission’s order by:

(1)    issuing an order to cease and desist from the violation; or

(2)    granting other injunctive relief.

(b)    (1)    The court may also:

(i)    impose a fine:

1.    not exceeding $5,000 for a violation of this title;

2.    with each day that the violation occurs being a separate offense; and

3.    which shall be paid to the State Treasurer and deposited in the General Fund; or

(ii)    except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, void an official act of an official or employee if:

1.    the official or employee had a conflict of interest that is prohibited by this title;

2.    the act arose from or concerned the subject matter of the conflict;

3.    the proceeding was brought within 90 days after the act occurred; and

4.    the court determines that the conflict had an impact on the act.

(2)    The court may not void an official act that:

(i)    appropriates public funds;

(ii)    imposes a tax; or

(iii)    provides for the issuance of a bond, a note, or any other evidence of public obligation.

(c)    After hearing the case, the court may grant all or part of the relief sought.

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