§ 8-307. Legal representation

   (a) Civil action. -- In a civil action to enforce this title, the Secretary or Board of Appeals and the State may be represented by:

   (1) the Attorney General; or

   (2) any qualified attorney who:

      (i) is a salaried employee of the Secretary or Board of Appeals; and

      (ii) on recommendation of the Attorney General, is designated to represent the Secretary or Board of Appeals and the State.

(b) Prosecution of criminal violations. -- A criminal action for violation of any provision of this title or regulation adopted under this title shall be prosecuted by the State's Attorney of the county in which:

   (1) the employer has a place of business;

   (2) the violator resides; or

   (3) the violator has filed for benefits to which the violator was not entitled.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 95A, § 18; 1991, ch. 8, § 2.