Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceedings Section 3-1307

      The procedures required by § 3-1303 of this subtitle:

            (1)      Apply only to the extent that a merchant elects to seek recovery of the civil penalty available under § 3-1302(3) of this subtitle; and

            (2)      Do not otherwise limit a merchant or other person from electing to pursue any other civil remedy or cause of action for damages against any responsible person under this subtitle or otherwise as permitted by law.