§ 5-711. Enforcement  


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  •    (a) For violation of subtitle or regulation. -- If the Director finds that a seller has violated this subtitle or a regulation adopted under this subtitle, the Director may refer the matter to:

       (1) the Attorney General for civil enforcement; or

       (2) the appropriate State's Attorney for criminal prosecution.

    (b) Power of Attorney General. -- The Attorney General may sue for and a court may grant:

       (1) injunctive or other equitable relief;

       (2) imposition of a civil penalty not exceeding $ 5,000; or

       (3) both.


HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 23, § 165C; 1992, ch. 4, § 2; 1997, ch. 675, § 1, 2.