# Business Regulation (GBR)

## Title 4.5. Home Builder Registration

### Subtitle 5. Prohibited Acts; Penalties

#### Section 4.5-502

(a) Subject to the notice and hearing provisions of Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article, the Division may bring a civil administrative action against a person that violates Sec. 4.5-501(a) of this subtitle.

(b) After a hearing, if the Division finds that a person has violated Sec. 4.5-501(a) of this subtitle, the Division may:

  (1) order the person to cease and desist from unlawful practice; and

  (2) impose a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for each day of unlawful practice.

(c) Any party aggrieved by a decision and order of the Division under this section may file an appeal as provided under Sec.Sec. 10-222 and 10-223 of the State Government Article.

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