2013 Maryland Code
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS
§ 16-319 - Injunctive relief
§16-319.
(a) An action may be maintained in the name of the State or the Board to enjoin:
(1) The unauthorized practice of podiatry; or
(2) Conduct that is a ground for disciplinary action under § 16-311 of this subtitle.
(b) An action under this section may be brought by:
(1) The Board, in its own name;
(2) The Attorney General, in the name of the State; or
(3) A State’s Attorney, in the name of the State.
(c) An action under this section shall be brought in the county where the defendant:
(1) Resides; or
(2) Engages in the act sought to be enjoined.
(d) Proof of actual damage or that any person will sustain any damage if an injunction is not granted is not required for an action under this section.
(e) An action under this section is in addition to and not instead of criminal prosecution for the unauthorized practice of podiatry under § 16-501 of this title.
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