§ 12.5-506
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 12.5-506 (2026)
Title 12.5. Locksmiths
Subtitle 5. Prohibited Acts; Penalties
§ 12.5-506LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Subject to the notice and hearing provisions of Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article, the Secretary may bring a civil administrative action against a person that violates § 12.5–505(a) of this subtitle.
(b)
After a hearing, if the Secretary finds that a person has violated § 12.5–505(a) of this subtitle, the Secretary may:
(1)
order the person to cease and desist from unlawful practice; and
(2)
impose a civil penalty not exceeding $100 for each day of unlawful practice.
(c)
Any person aggrieved by a decision and order of the Secretary under this section may take an appeal as allowed in Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.