Maryland Labor and Employment Section 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.