Maryland Labor and Employment Section 8-307
§ 8-307.
  (a)   In a civil action to enforce this title, the Secretary or Board of Appeals and the State may be represented by:
    (1)   the Attorney General; or
    (2)   any qualified attorney who:
      (i)   is a salaried employee of the Secretary or Board of Appeals; and
      (ii)   on recommendation of the Attorney General, is designated to represent the Secretary or Board of Appeals and the State.
  (b)   A criminal action for violation of any provision of this title or regulation adopted under this title shall be prosecuted by the State's Attorney of the county in which:
    (1)   the employer has a place of business;
    (2)   the violator resides; or
    (3)   the violator has filed for benefits to which the violator was not entitled.