(a) The Board may issue a cease and desist order or obtain injunctive relief for a violation of any provision of § 17–301 or §§ 17–601 through 17–603 of this title. (b) An action may be maintained in the name of the State or the Board to enjoin: (1) The unauthorized practice of alcohol and drug counseling and clinical alcohol and drug counseling, marriage and family therapy and clinical marriage and family therapy, professional counseling and clinical professional counseling, or clinical professional art therapy; or (2) Conduct that is a ground for disciplinary action under § 17–509 of this subtitle. (c) An action under this section may be brought by: (1) The Board, in its own name; (2) The Attorney General, in the name of the State; or (3) A State’s Attorney, in the name of the State. (d) An action under this section shall be brought in the county where the defendant: (1) Resides; or (2) Engages in the acts sought to be enjoined. (e) Proof of actual damages or that any person will sustain any damages if an injunction is not granted is not required for an action under this section. (f) An action under this section is in addition to and not instead of criminal prosecution for the ustain any damages if an injunction is not granted is not required for an action under this section. (f) An action under this section is in addition to and not instead of criminal prosecution for the unauthorized practice of alcohol and drug counseling and clinical alcohol and drug counseling, marriage and family therapy and clinical marriage and family therapy, professional counseling and clinical professional counseling, or clinical professional art therapy, under § 17–301, § 17–601, § 17–602, or § 17–603 of this title or disciplinary action under § 17–509 of this subtitle.
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