Section 5-502 - Civil administrative action. - Maryland Statutes

§ 4.5-502. Civil administrative action.
 

(a)  In general.- Subject to the notice and hearing provisions of Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article, the Division may bring a civil administrative action against a person that violates § 4.5-501(a) of this subtitle. 

(b)  Powers and duties of Director.- After a hearing, if the Division finds that a person has violated § 4.5-501(a) of this subtitle, the Division may: 

(1) order the person to cease and desist from unlawful practice; and 

(2) impose a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for each day of unlawful practice. 

(c)  Appeal.- Any party aggrieved by a decision and order of the Division under this section may file an appeal as provided under §§ 10-222 and 10-223 of the State Government Article. 
 

[2000, ch. 522; 2001, ch. 29, § 1; ch. 560.]