§ 12-112. Enforcement.

   (a) In general. -- To enforce this subtitle, the Authority may:

   (1) hear complaints for violations of this subtitle;

   (2) after a hearing, assess a civil penalty under § 12-135 of this subtitle; and

   (3) reach a settlement instead of assessing a civil penalty.

(b) Fees and penalties; exemptions. --

   (1) The Authority may:

      (i) establish reasonable complaint filing fees and administrative fees for complaints heard by the Authority; and

      (ii) use the services of a third party to collect civil penalties.

   (2) If the Authority determines that an individual cannot afford to pay a fee established under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the Authority may exempt the individual wholly or partly from the fee.

(c) Prerequisites to assessment of penalty. -- The Authority may not assess a civil penalty against a person unless the person:

   (1) receives reasonable prior notice of the complaint; and

   (2) has an opportunity to be heard under § 12-113 of this subtitle.

HISTORY: 2010, ch. 635, § 3.