(a) Subject to the notice and hearing provisions of Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article, the Secretary may bring a civil administrative action against a person that violates § 12.5–505(a) of this subtitle.
(b) After a hearing, if the Secretary finds that a person has violated § 12.5–505(a) of this subtitle, the Secretary may:
(1) order the person to cease and desist from unlawful practice; and
(2) impose a civil penalty not exceeding $100 for each day of unlawful practice.
(c) Any person aggrieved by a decision and order of the Secretary under this section may take an appeal as allowed in Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 5 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties
Section 12.5-501 - Knowing Use of Skills, Tools or Facilities to Aid Unlicensed Locksmith
Section 12.5-502 - Disregard Building or Safety Laws
Section 12.5-503 - Failure to Complete Work
Section 12.5-505 - Unauthorized Practice