Md. Code, Commercial Law § 11-508
This is the official text of Md. Code, Commercial Law § 11-508, part of Maryland’s Code, Commercial Law — governs commercial transactions - Maryland's version of the Uniform Commercial Code.
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§11–508.
Official statutory text
(a) (1) On complaint of the Executive Director or any person affected, a circuit court has jurisdiction to:
(i) Enjoin a retailer or wholesaler from the commission of any act prohibited by this subtitle; and
(ii) Award damages and costs.
(2) In an action for injunctive relief, it is not necessary for the complainant to allege or prove that an adequate remedy at law does not exist or that the complainant has suffered actual damages.
(b) If injunctive relief is not sought or required, an injured person may institute an action for damages in any court of competent jurisdiction.
(c) On violation of this subtitle, the Executive Director shall suspend or revoke the cigarette license of the offender required by § 16–210 of the Business Regulation Article.
(i) Enjoin a retailer or wholesaler from the commission of any act prohibited by this subtitle; and
(ii) Award damages and costs.
(2) In an action for injunctive relief, it is not necessary for the complainant to allege or prove that an adequate remedy at law does not exist or that the complainant has suffered actual damages.
(b) If injunctive relief is not sought or required, an injured person may institute an action for damages in any court of competent jurisdiction.
(c) On violation of this subtitle, the Executive Director shall suspend or revoke the cigarette license of the offender required by § 16–210 of the Business Regulation Article.
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