§20–1042.

    (a)    If the Attorney General has reasonable cause to believe that a person is engaged in discrimination prohibited by the U.S. Constitution, the Maryland Constitution, or State or federal law, the Attorney General may commence a civil action in accordance with this part.

    (b)    The civil action shall be instituted in the circuit court for the county where:

        (1)    the alleged violator resides or has a principal place of business; or

        (2)    the alleged violation occurred.