§11–705.

    (a)    Any person who violates any provision of this subtitle is subject to a penalty not exceeding $500 for each violation, which penalty the Attorney General may recover for the State in a civil action.

    (b)    Before the Attorney General commences any action under this section, he shall give to the person against whom the action is proposed:

        (1)    Notice by registered or certified mail of the proposed action; and

        (2)    An opportunity to show cause orally or in writing why the action should not be commenced.