1. (a) An action may be maintained in the name of this State or the Board to enjoin:

   1. (1) The unauthorized practice of physical therapy; or
   2. (2) Conduct that is ground for disciplinary action under § 13-316 of this subtitle.

2. (b) An action under this section may be brought by:

   1. (1) The Board in its own name;
   2. (2) The Attorney General, in the name of the State; or
   3. (3) A State's Attorney, in the name of the State.
3. (c) An action under this section may be brought in the county where the defendant resides or engaged in the act sought to be enjoined.
4. (d) Proof of actual damage or that any person will sustain any damage if an injunction is not granted is not required for an action under this section.
5. (e) An action under this section is in addition to and not instead of criminal prosecution for the unauthorized practice of physical therapy under § 13-401 of this title or disciplinary action under § 13-316 of this subtitle.

Added by Acts 1998, c. 767, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1998; Acts 1998, c. 768, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1998.