Section 8-208 - Administration and enforcement by Commission. - Maryland Statutes

§ 8-208. Administration and enforcement by Commission.
 

(a)  In general.- The Commission shall administer and enforce this title. 

(b)  Injunction; restitution; order for completion.-  

(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)  Hearing and adjudication not prerequisite to prosecution.- An administrative hearing and adjudication by the Commission is not a prerequisite to prosecution of a person under § 8-601 of this title. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 56, §§ 251, 259, 261; 1992, ch. 4, § 2; 1999, ch. 483; 2006, ch. 90.]