Maryland § 15-103
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 15-103, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-103.
(a) A hotel is not liable for the loss, by robbery or otherwise, of a valuable belonging to a guest if:
(1) the hotel provides a safe or other secure depository for keeping valuables of guests;
(2) the guest does not deposit the valuable with the hotel for safekeeping; and
(3) the loss does not result from the collusion or negligence of the hotel or its agent.
(b) (1) A hotel is not liable for more than $300 for the loss of valuables that a guest deposits with the hotel for safekeeping unless, at the time of deposit, the guest shows the valuables to an agent of the hotel and declares a greater value to the agent.
(2) A hotel need not accept for safekeeping valuables with a declared value of more than $1,000.
(c) A hotel is not liable for more than $1,000 for the loss of or damage to valuables belonging to a guest, whether or not the valuables were offered to or accepted by the hotel for safekeeping.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 15-103
What does Maryland Code § 15-103 cover?
Section 15-103 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 § 15-103?
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