2013 Maryland Code
STATE GOVERNMENT
§ 15-902 - Judicial relief available

§15-902.

(a) The court may compel compliance with the Commission’s order:

(1) by issuing an order to cease and desist from the violation; or

(2) by granting other injunctive relief.

(b) (1) In addition, the court may:

(i) impose a fine not exceeding $5,000 for a violation of this title, with each day that the violation occurs being a separate offense and which shall be paid to the State Treasurer and deposited in the General Fund; or

(ii) except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, void an official act of an official or employee if:

1. the official or employee had a conflict of interest that is prohibited by this title;

2. the act arose from or concerned the subject matter of the conflict;

3. the proceeding was brought within 90 days after the act occurred; and

4. the court determines that the conflict had an impact on the act.

(2) The court may not void an official act that:

(i) appropriates public funds;

(ii) levies a tax; or

(iii) provides for the issuance of a bond, note, or other evidence of public obligation.

(c) After hearing the case, the court may grant all or part of the relief sought.