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Ch. 348 2006 LAWS OF MARYLAND
(5) violates this title;
(6) violates the code of ethics adopted by the Director;
(7) violates a regulation adopted under this title;
(8) fails to provide reasonable and adequate supervision of the operation
of the cemetery or the provision of burial goods by agents, employees, officers,
directors, or partners affiliated with a cemetery or burial goods business;
(9) refuses to allow an inspection required by this title;
(10) fails to comply with an order of the Director;
(11) fails to comply with any terms of settlement under a binding
arbitration agreement; or
(12) is found guilty by a court in this State of violating an unfair and
deceptive trade practices provision under Title 13 of the Commercial Law Article.
(b) (1) If a [registrant or permit holder] PERSON is charged with a violation
of this title that could result in suspension or revocation of [the] A registration or
permit, the Director may seek an immediate restraining order in a circuit court in
this State to prohibit the [registrant or permit holder] PERSON from engaging in the
operation of any cemetery or burial goods business.
(2) The restraining order is in effect until:
(i) the court lifts the order; or
(ii) the charges are adjudicated or dismissed.
(c) If a [registrant or permit holder] PERSON is charged with a violation of
this title that could result in suspension or revocation of [the] A registration or
permit, the Director may petition a court to:
(1) appoint a receiver or trustee to take charge of the assets and operate
the business of the person in the event that the registration or permit is suspended or
revoked; and
(2) take [other] ANY actions as are appropriate to protect the public
interest.
(d) Instead of or in addition to reprimanding a [registrant or permit holder]
PERSON, or suspending or revoking a registration or permit, the Director may impose
a civil penalty:
(1) not to exceed $5,000 for each violation of this title or an order of the
Director under this title; and
(2) not to exceed $500 for each day a violation continues past the time set
for its correction.
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