Maryland § 6-509
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 6-509, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-509.
(a) The only persons liable under this section are:
(1) charitable organizations;
(2) charitable representatives; and
(3) officers, directors, partners, or trustees of charitable organizations or charitable representatives.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, a person who willfully fails to comply with a requirement of this title as to a charitable contribution made because of a charitable solicitation is liable to the donor of the charitable contribution for:
(1) actual damages that the donor sustains because of the failure;
(2) punitive damages that the court allows, not exceeding 3 times the actual damages; and
(3) reasonable attorney’s fees and costs of the action, if damages are awarded.
(c) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, a person who is grossly negligent in failing to comply with a requirement of this title as to a charitable contribution made because of a charitable solicitation is liable to the donor of the charitable contribution for:
(1) actual damages that the donor sustains because of the failure; and
(2) reasonable attorney’s fees and costs of the action, if damages are awarded.
(d) A person is not liable under this section if the person establishes by a preponderance of the evidence that, at the time of the failure to comply with a requirement under this title, the person followed reasonable procedures to comply.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 6-509
What does Maryland Code § 6-509 cover?
Section 6-509 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 6-509?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 6-509" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 6-509 apply to my situation?
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