(a)    In a civil action to enforce this title, the Secretary or Board of Appeals and the State may be represented by:
        (1)    the Attorney General; or
        (2)    any qualified attorney who:
            (i)    is a salaried employee of the Secretary or Board of Appeals; and
            (ii)    on recommendation of the Attorney General, is designated to represent the Secretary or Board of Appeals and the State.
    (b)    A criminal action for violation of any provision of this title or regulation adopted under this title shall be prosecuted by the State’s Attorney of the county in which:
        (1)    the employer has a place of business;
        (2)    the violator resides; or
        (3)    the violator has filed for benefits to which the violator was not entitled.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 8 - Unemployment Insurance
Section 8-302 - Division of Unemployment Insurance
Section 8-303 - Division of Workforce Development
Section 8-304 - Delegation by Secretary
Section 8-305 - General Powers and Duties of Secretary
Section 8-306 - Investigation and Enforcement Powers
Section 8-307 - Legal Representation
Section 8-308 - State Advisory Council
Section 8-309 - Local Advisory Councils