Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 7 - False Advertising
Section 11-705 - Enforcement by Attorney General

(a)    Any person who violates any provision of this subtitle is subject to a penalty not exceeding $500 for each violation, which penalty the Attorney General may recover for the State in a civil action.
    (b)    Before the Attorney General commences any action under this section, he shall give to the person against whom the action is proposed:
        (1)    Notice by registered or certified mail of the proposed action; and
        (2)    An opportunity to show cause orally or in writing why the action should not be commenced.