Section 7-316.1 - Injunction actions.
§ 7-316.1. Injunction actions.
(a) In general.- An action may be maintained in the name of the State or the Board to enjoin:
(1) The unauthorized practice of mortuary science; or
(2) Conduct that constitutes a ground for disciplinary action under § 7-315 of this subtitle.
(b) By whom brought.- An action under this section may be brought by:
(1) The Board;
(2) The Attorney General; or
(3) A State's Attorney.
(c) Where brought.- An action under this section shall be brought in the county where the defendant:
(1) Resides; or
(2) Engages in the practice of mortuary science.
(d) Proof of damage not required.- Proof of actual damage or proof that a person will sustain damage if an injunction is not granted is not required for an action under this section.
(e) Criminal prosecution does not prohibit injunction.- Criminal prosecution for the unauthorized practice of mortuary science under § 7-501 of this title or disciplinary action under § 7-316 of this subtitle does not prohibit an action to enjoin under this section.
[1997, ch. 662.]