§ 15-902. Judicial relief available

   (a) Relief generally. -- The court may compel compliance with the Commission's order:

   (1) by issuing an order to cease and desist from the violation; or

   (2) by granting other injunctive relief.

(b) Special relief. --

   (1) In addition, the court may:

      (i) impose a fine not exceeding $ 5,000 for a violation of this title, with each day that the violation occurs being a separate offense and which shall be paid to the State Treasurer and deposited in the General Fund; or

      (ii) except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, void an official act of an official or employee if:

         1. the official or employee had a conflict of interest that is prohibited by this title;

         2. the act arose from or concerned the subject matter of the conflict;

         3. the proceeding was brought within 90 days after the act occurred; and

         4. the court determines that the conflict had an impact on the act.

   (2) The court may not void an official act that:

      (i) appropriates public funds;

      (ii) levies a tax; or

      (iii) provides for the issuance of a bond, note, or other evidence of public obligation.

(c) Scope of relief. -- After hearing the case, the court may grant all or part of the relief sought.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 40A, § 7-101; 1995, ch. 80; ch. 533, § 2.