If the Secretary has reason to believe that any person has violated any provision of this subtitle, he may institute judicial proceedings in the county in which the violation occurred. The Secretary may file information with the Attorney General for prosecution. However, no prosecution under this subtitle may be instituted without first affording the person against whom proceedings are contemplated an opportunity to appear personally or by counsel before the Secretary to introduce evidence.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9 - Regulation and Supervision of Seeds, Turf Grass, Sod, Potatoes, Ginseng and Noxious Weeds
Subtitle 1 - Maryland Turf Grass Law
Section 9-102 - Duties of Secretary
Section 9-103 - Powers of Secretary
Section 9-106 - Reliance on Invoice, Grower's Declaration, or Other Labeling Information
Section 9-107 - Prohibited Acts