Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8–307

(a) In a civil action to enforce this title, the Secretary or Board of Appeals and the State may be represented by:

(1) the Attorney General; or

(2) any qualified attorney who:

(i) is a salaried employee of the Secretary or Board of Appeals; and

(ii) on recommendation of the Attorney General, is designated to represent the Secretary or Board of Appeals and the State.

(b) A criminal action for violation of any provision of this title or regulation adopted under this title shall be prosecuted by the State’s Attorney of the county in which:

(1) the employer has a place of business;

(2) the violator resides; or

(3) the violator has filed for benefits to which the violator was not entitled.