§ 4.5-502. 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 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.


HISTORY: 2000, ch. 522; 2001, ch. 29, § 1; ch. 560.