Administration and enforcement by Commission

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    (a)    The Commission shall administer and enforce this title.

    (b)    (1)    If the Commission concludes that continuing conduct of a person alleged to be in violation of this title will result in irreparable or substantial harm to any other person, the Commission may sue for:

            (i)    injunctive relief against the conduct;

            (ii)    an order for satisfactory completion of a home improvement contract; or

            (iii)    restitution.

        (2)    If the Commission sues for injunctive relief under this subsection against a person who is not licensed under this title, the Commission need not:

            (i)    post bond; or

            (ii)    show that no adequate remedy at law exists.

        (3)    A suit under this section shall be brought in the circuit court for the county where:

            (i)    the alleged violation occurs; or

            (ii)    the principal place of business of the alleged violator is located.

    (c)    An administrative hearing and adjudication by the Commission is not a prerequisite to prosecution of a person under § 8-601 of this title.


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