2018 Maryland Code
General Provisions
Title 8 - False Claims.
§ 8-103. Civil Actions -- Governmental entities.
(a) In general. -- If a governmental entity finds that a person has violated or is violating § 8-102 of this title, the governmental entity may file a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction within the State against the person.
(b) Claim for penalties. -- In filing a civil action under this section, the governmental entity may seek the penalties provided under § 8-102(c) of this title.
(c) When action prohibited. -- A governmental entity may not maintain an action under this section if the governmental entity has filed a civil action based on the same underlying act under § 2-603 of the Health - General Article or has sought enforcement by the Attorney General under § 11-205 or § 11-205.1 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
