Section 13-318.1 - Action to enjoin violations.
§ 13-318.1. Action to enjoin violations.
(a) Disciplinary action.- An action may be maintained in the name of this State or the Board to enjoin:
(1) The unauthorized practice of physical therapy; or
(2) Conduct that is ground for disciplinary action under § 13-316 of this subtitle.
(b) Who may bring action.- 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) Jurisdiction.- An action under this section may be brought in the county where the defendant resides or engaged in the act sought to be enjoined.
(d) Proof of damage.- 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) Criminal prosecution.- An action under this section is in addition to and not instead of criminal prosecution for the unauthorized practice of physical therapy under § 13-401 of this title or disciplinary action under § 13-316 of this subtitle.
[1998, chs. 767, 768; 2005, ch. 25, § 13.]