Upon request of the Commission:
A. The County Attorney may file a petition for injunctive or other relief
in the Circuit Court of Cecil County, or in any other court having
proper venue for the purpose of requiring compliance with the provisions
of this chapter.
B. The court may:
(1) Issue an order to cease and desist from the violation;
(2) Except as provided in Subsection
C of this section, void an official action taken by an official or employee with a conflict of interest prohibited by this chapter when the action arises from or concerns the subject matter of the conflict and if the legal action is brought within 90 days of the occurrence of the official action, if the court deems voiding the action to be in the best interest of the public; or
(3) Impose a fine of up to $5,000 for any violation of the provisions
of this chapter, with each day upon which the violation occurs constituting
a separate offense.
C. A court may not void any official action appropriating public funds,
levying taxes, or providing for the issuance of bonds, notes, or other
evidences of public obligations.
In addition to any other enforcement provisions in this chapter,
a person who the Commission or a court finds has violated this chapter:
A. Is subject to termination or other disciplinary action; and
B. May be suspended from receiving payment of salary or other compensation
pending full compliance with the terms of an order of the Commission
or a court.
In addition to the other violations set forth herein, it shall
be a violation of this chapter to falsify any statement, complaint
or document required to be filed by this chapter or under the rules
of procedure adopted pursuant hereto.