(a) An action may be maintained in the name of the State or the Board to enjoin:
(1) The unauthorized practice of psychology; or
(2) Conduct that is a ground for disciplinary action under § 18-313 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 acts 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 psychology under § 18-401 of this title or disciplinary action under § 18-313 of this subtitle.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Section 18-301 - License Required
Section 18-302 - Qualifications of Applicants
Section 18-302.1 - Criminal History Records Checks
Section 18-303 - Applications for Licenses or Registrations
Section 18-306 - Issuance and Contents of License or Registration
Section 18-307 - Scope of License or Registration
Section 18-308 - Roster of Licensed Psychologists and Psychology Associates
Section 18-309 - Term and Renewal of Licenses
Section 18-310 - Inactive Status; Reinstatement of Expired Licenses or Registrations
Section 18-311 - Code of Ethics
Section 18-312 - Surrender of License or Registration
Section 18-313 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Grounds
Section 18-313.1 - Monetary Penalties
Section 18-314 - Psychological or Physical Examination
Section 18-317 - Amendment of Order