1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a final judgment or decree rendered in a criminal proceeding or civil action brought by the Attorney General under this subtitle to the effect that a defendant has violated this subtitle is prima facie evidence against the defendant in an action for damages brought by another party against him under § 11-209(b) of this subtitle with respect to all matters where the judgment or decree would be an estoppel between the parties to it.
2. (b) This section does not apply to a civil consent judgment or decree entered before any testimony is taken.

Added by Acts 1975, c. 49, § 3, eff. July 1, 1975.

Formerly Art. 83, § 45.