# Business Regulation (GBR)

## Title 12.5. Locksmiths

### Subtitle 5. Prohibited Acts; Penalties

#### Section 12.5-506

(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 Sec. 12.5-505(a) of this subtitle.

(b) After a hearing, if the Secretary finds that a person has violated Sec. 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.

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Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)