(a) An action may be maintained in the name of the State or the Board to enjoin:
(1) The unauthorized practice of social work; or
(2) Conduct that is a ground for disciplinary action under § 19-311 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 unauthorized practice of social work under § 19-401 of this title or disciplinary action under § 19-311 of this subtitle.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Section 19-301 - License Required; Exceptions; Practice Without License
Section 19-302 - Qualifications of Applicants
Section 19-302.1 - Out-of-State Applicant
Section 19-302.2 - Criminal History Records Check
Section 19-302.3 - Physical or Mental Examination of Applicants
Section 19-303 - Applications for Licenses
Section 19-306 - Maintenance of Roster of Licensees on Website; Electronic License Records
Section 19-307 - Scope of Licenses
Section 19-308 - Term and Renewal of Licenses; Change of Address
Section 19-309 - Inactive Status and Reactivation
Section 19-310 - Surrender of License
Section 19-311 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Grounds
Section 19-314 - Reinstatement of Licenses
Section 19-315 - Social Worker Rehabilitation Committees
Section 19-316 - Injunctive Relief
Section 19-316.1 - Cease and Desist Order or Injunction