§ 25-18. Board of Estimates to adjudicate and assess.

(a) In general.

Subject to Title 4 {"Administrative Procedure Act – Regulations"} of the City General Provisions Article, the Board of Estimates is hereby authorized and empowered to make any and all rules and regulations that, from time to time, may be necessary to effectuate the purpose of this subtitle, including, but not limited to, the authority to make a final determination as to the amount of restitution and the amount of liquidated damages to be assessed for violations of the provisions of this subtitle.

(b) Private action not precluded.

In no event shall such determination of restitution preclude an employee from instituting suit to recover any underpayments due him.