Maryland Code, BUSINESS REGULATION 8-208
Terms Used In Maryland Code, BUSINESS REGULATION 8-208
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- County: means a county of the State or Baltimore City. See
- Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
- Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
(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.