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§ 8–208

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 8-208 (2026)
Title 8. Home Improvement
Subtitle 2. Maryland Home Improvement Commission

§ 8–208Copy Citation

(a)
The Commission shall administer and enforce this title.
(b)
(1)
If the Commission concludes that continuing conduct of a person alleged to be in violation of this title will result in irreparable or substantial harm to any other person, the Commission may sue for:
(i)
injunctive relief against the conduct;
(ii)
an order for satisfactory completion of a home improvement contract; or
(iii)
restitution.
(2)
If the Commission sues for injunctive relief under this subsection against a person who is not licensed under this title, the Commission need not:
(i)
post bond; or
(ii)
show that no adequate remedy at law exists.
(3)
A suit under this section shall be brought in the circuit court for the county where:
(i)
the alleged violation occurs; or
(ii)
the principal place of business of the alleged violator is located.
(c)
An administrative hearing and adjudication by the Commission is not a prerequisite to prosecution of a person under § 8-601 of this title.