Maryland § 14-1912

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 14-1912, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 14-1912.

    (a)    Any credit services business which willfully fails to comply with any requirement imposed under this subtitle with respect to any consumer is liable to that consumer in an amount equal to the sum of:

        (1)    Any actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the failure;

        (2)    A monetary award equal to 3 times the total amount collected from the consumer, as ordered by the Commissioner;

        (3)    Such amount of punitive damages as the court may allow; and

        (4)    In the case of any successful action to enforce any liability under this section, the costs of the action together with reasonable attorney’s fees as determined by the court.

    (b)    Any credit services business which is negligent in failing to comply with any requirement imposed under this subtitle with respect to any consumer is liable to that consumer in an amount equal to the sum of:

        (1)    Any actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the failure; and

        (2)    In the case of any successful action to enforce any liability under this section, the cost of the action together with reasonable attorney’s fees as determined by the court.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 14-1912

What does Maryland Code § 14-1912 cover?

Section 14-1912 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 § 14-1912?

A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 14-1912" (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 § 14-1912 apply to my situation?

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