(a) In any matter subject to its jurisdiction, the Administration may subpoena any person or documents and take the testimony of any person, in the same manner and with the same fees and mileage as provided for by law in civil cases.
(b) If any person fails to comply with a lawful order or subpoena issued by the Administration, the Administration may petition a court of competent jurisdiction to compel obedience to the subpoena or order and to compel the production of relevant documents and other evidence.
(c) (1) If the Administration concludes that continuing conduct of a person alleged to be in violation of Title 15 of this article may result in substantial harm to any other person, the Administration may sue for injunctive relief against the conduct.
(2) If the Administration sues for injunctive relief under this subsection against a person who is alleged to have engaged in conduct that requires a license under Title 15 of this article, but who does not have a license, the Administration need not:
(i) Post bond; or
(ii) Show that no adequate remedy at law exists.
(3) A suit under this subsection shall be brought in the circuit court for the county where:
(i) The alleged violation occurs; or
(ii) The principal place of business of the alleged violator is located.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 12 - Vehicle Laws -- Motor Vehicle Administration
Subtitle 1 - Administration in General
Section 12-101 - Administration Established
Section 12-102 - Motor Vehicle Administrator; Chief Deputy Administrator
Section 12-103 - Management and Control of Administration
Section 12-104 - General Powers and Duties of Administration
Section 12-104.1 - Issuance of Citations
Section 12-105 - Forms for Documents and Notices
Section 12-106 - Review of Applications
Section 12-107 - Rental or Leasing of Motor Vehicles
Section 12-108 - Authority to Subpoena Witnesses and Take Testimony
Section 12-109 - Oaths and Acknowledgments; Certifications
Section 12-110 - Repossession of Documents and Plates
Section 12-111 - Records of Administration -- in General
Section 12-112 - Records -- Listings of Information
Section 12-112.1 - Records -- Information Provided to Jury Commissioners
Section 12-113 - Records -- Copies; Certified Copies; Use in Judicial Proceedings
Section 12-116 - Service Charge for Bad Checks
Section 12-117 - Interference With Persons Doing Business; Unauthorized Solicitations