# Commercial Law (GCL)

## Title 11. Trade Regulation

### Subtitle 2. Antitrust

#### Section 11-210

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a final judgment or decree rendered in a criminal proceeding or civil action brought by the Attorney General under this subtitle to the effect that a defendant has violated this subtitle is prima facie evidence against the defendant in an action for damages brought by another party against him under Sec. 11-209(b) of this subtitle with respect to all matters where the judgment or decree would be an estoppel between the parties to it.

(b) This section does not apply to a civil consent judgment or decree entered before any testimony is taken.

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