§ 8-208

Maryland § 8-208

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article gbr: Business Regulation
• Title: 8

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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.