(a) An action may be maintained in the name of the State or the Board to enjoin:
(1) The unauthorized practice of podiatry; or
(2) Conduct that is a ground for disciplinary action under § 16-311 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 shall be brought in the county where the defendant:
(1) Resides; or
(2) Engages 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 podiatry under § 16-501 of this title.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Section 16-301 - License Required
Section 16-302 - Qualifications of Applicants
Section 16-302.1 - Criminal History Records Check
Section 16-303 - Applications for Licenses
Section 16-305 - Issuance and Contents of License
Section 16-306 - Scope of License
Section 16-307 - Term and Renewal of License
Section 16-308 - Inactive Status; Reinstatement of Expired Licenses
Section 16-309 - Change of Address
Section 16-310 - Surrender of License
Section 16-311 - Denials, Reprimands, Probations, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Grounds
Section 16-312 - Investigations
Section 16-314 - Action by Board; Surrender of Revoked or Suspended License
Section 16-316 - Reinstatement of Suspended or Revoked License
Section 16-317 - Limited License
Section 16-318 - Temporary License
Section 16-319 - Injunctive Relief
Section 16-319.1 - Cease and Desist Orders; Injunctive Relief