§ 7-316.1

Maryland § 7-316.1

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article gho: Health Occupations
• Title: 7

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(a) An action may be maintained in the name of the State or the Board to enjoin:

(1) The unauthorized practice of mortuary science; or

(2) Conduct that constitutes a ground for disciplinary action under § 7-315 of this subtitle.

(b) An action under this section may be brought by:

(1) The Board;

(2) The Attorney General; or

(3) A State’s Attorney.

(c) An action under this section shall be brought in the county where the defendant:

(1) Resides; or

(2) Engages in the practice of mortuary science.

(d) Proof of actual damage or proof that a person will sustain damage if an injunction is not granted is not required for an action under this section.

(e) Criminal prosecution for the unauthorized practice of mortuary science under § 7-501 of this title or disciplinary action under § 7-316 of this subtitle does not prohibit an action to enjoin under this section.