§ 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.

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