(a) An action may be maintained in the name of this State or the Board to enjoin:
(1) The unauthorized practice of physical therapy; or
(2) Conduct that is ground for disciplinary action under § 13-316 of this subtitle.
(b) An action under this section may be brought by:
(1) The Board in its own name;
(2) The Attorney General, in the name of the State; or
(3) A State’s Attorney, in the name of the State.
(c) An action under this section may be brought in the county where the defendant resides or engaged in the act sought to be enjoined.
(d) Proof of actual damage or that any person will sustain any damage if an injunction is not granted is not required for an action under this section.
(e) An action under this section is in addition to and not instead of criminal prosecution for the unauthorized practice of physical therapy under § 13-401 of this title or disciplinary action under § 13-316 of this subtitle.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 13 - Physical Therapists
Section 13-301 - License Required; Exceptions
Section 13-302 - Qualifications of Applicants -- Generally
Section 13-302.1 - Criminal History Records Check
Section 13-303 - Qualifications -- Physical Therapists
Section 13-304 - Qualifications -- Physical Therapist Assistants
Section 13-305 - Applications for Licenses
Section 13-307 - Waiver of Examination Requirement
Section 13-308 - Issuance of License; Display or Notice of License; Change of Address
Section 13-309 - Scope of Physical Therapy License
Section 13-310 - Scope of Physical Therapist Assistant License
Section 13-311 - Term and Renewal of Licenses
Section 13-312 - Reinstatement of Expired Licenses
Section 13-314 - Restricted License
Section 13-315 - Surrender of License
Section 13-316 - Denials, Reprimands, Probations, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Grounds
Section 13-316.1 - Mental or Physical Condition of Licensee Affecting Ability to Practice
Section 13-317 - Denials, Reprimands, Probations, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Hearings
Section 13-318.1 - Action to Enjoin Violations
Section 13-319 - Physical Therapist Rehabilitation Committees