# Business Regulation (GBR)

## Title 8. Home Improvement

### Subtitle 2. Maryland Home Improvement Commission

#### Section 8-208

(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 Sec. 8-601 of this title.

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