(a) An action may be maintained in the name of the State or the Board to enjoin:
(1) The unauthorized practice of acupuncture; or
(2) Conduct that is a ground for disciplinary action under § 1A-309 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 acupuncture under § 1A-401 of this title or disciplinary action under § 1A-309 of this subtitle.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Section 1A-301 - License Required; Exemptions
Section 1A-302 - Qualifications of Applicants
Section 1A-303 - Applications for Licenses
Section 1A-304 - Issuance of License
Section 1A-305 - Scope of License
Section 1A-306 - Term and Renewal of Licenses; Advertisements
Section 1A-307 - Inactive Status; Reinstatement of Expired License
Section 1A-308 - Surrender of License by Licensee
Section 1A-309 - Reprimands, Probations, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Grounds
Section 1A-310.1 - Reprimands, Probation, Suspension or Revocation of License -- Penalties
Section 1A-312 - Reinstatement of Suspended or Revoked License
Section 1A-314 - Injunctive Relief
Section 1A-314.1 - Cease and Desist Orders or Injunctions Authorized