Maryland § 11-8A-02
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 11-8A-02, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-8A-02.
If an art dealer accepts a work of fine art on a fee, commission, or other compensation basis, on consignment from the artist:
(1) The art dealer is, with respect to that work of fine art, the bailee of the artist;
(2) The work of fine art is bailment property in which the art dealer has no legal or equitable interest until the work is sold to a bona fide third party; and
(3) The proceeds of the sale of the work of fine art are bailment property in which the art dealer has no legal or equitable interest until the amount due the artist from the sale, minus the agreed commission, is paid.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 11-8A-02
What does Maryland Code § 11-8A-02 cover?
Section 11-8A-02 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 § 11-8A-02?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 11-8A-02" (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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