§ 12.5-506. Civil administrative action

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   (a) In general. -- Subject to the notice and hearing provisions of Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article, the Secretary may bring a civil administrative action against a person that violates § 12.5-505(a) of this subtitle.

(b) Cease and desist order; civil penalty. -- After a hearing, if the Secretary finds that a person has violated § 12.5-505(a) of this subtitle, the Secretary may:

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

   (2) impose a civil penalty not exceeding $ 100 for each day of unlawful practice.

(c) Appeal. -- Any person aggrieved by a decision and order of the Secretary under this section may take an appeal as allowed in Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.

HISTORY: 2009, chs. 551, 552.

                    
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