Maryland Family Law Section 5-519

      (a)      In connection with the issuance, suspension, or revocation of a license under this subtitle, the Administration may investigate the policies, purposes, premises, and facilities of a licensee or an applicant for a license.

      (b)      The Director of the Administration may petition an equity court to enjoin the activities and operations of a person who seeks to carry on, without a license, the activities for which the person must be licensed under this subtitle. The petition shall be filed in the circuit court for the county in which the person is located or has a place of business.