(a) In enforcing this subtitle, the Attorney General may accept an assurance of discontinuance of an act or practice considered in violation of this subtitle from any person engaged in the act or practice.
(b) The assurance of discontinuance shall be in writing and filed with and subject to the approval of the court of the county where the alleged violator resides or has his principal place of business.
(c) The assurance of discontinuance may not be considered for any purpose as an admission of a violation. However, proof of failure to comply with the assurance of discontinuance is prima facie evidence of a violation of this subtitle.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Section 11-202 - Purpose, Interpretation, and Construction of Subtitle
Section 11-204 - Prohibited Conduct; Unlawful Contracts, Combinations, and Conspiracies
Section 11-205 - Production of Documents for Inspection by Attorney General
Section 11-206 - Assurance of Discontinuance of Prohibited Act
Section 11-207 - Criminal Proceedings
Section 11-208 - Cooperation With Federal Government and Other States
Section 11-209 - Civil Actions
Section 11-210 - Judgment as Evidence