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Maryland Code, Commercial Law § 14-4602

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) This section does not apply to a self-administered sexual assault evidence collection kit that is issued by the Maryland Department of Health.

(b) A person may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute a self-administered sexual assault evidence collection kit.

(c)(1) A violation of this section is:

(i) An unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practice within the meaning of Title 13 of this article; and

(ii) Subject to the enforcement and penalty provisions contained in Title 13 of this article.

(2)(i) In addition to any penalty imposed under Title 13 of this article, a person who violates this section is subject to a civil penalty not exceeding $1,000 for each violation.

(ii) The civil penalty under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph is recoverable by the State in a civil action or an administrative cease and desist action under § 13-403(a) and (b) of this article or after an administrative hearing has been held under § 13-403(d)(3) and (4) of this article.

(d) Only the Attorney General may enforce this section.

(e) All fines, penalties, and damages collected for violations of this section shall be deposited into the Forensic Nurse Examiner Training Grant Program Fund established under § 14-4604 of this subtitle.

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