2013 Maryland Code
COURTS AND JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
§ 3-1305 - Civil action by merchant
§3-1305.
(a) If the second demand letter is returned unclaimed to the merchant or if full payment is not otherwise received by the merchant on or before the date specified in the second demand letter, the merchant may file a civil action to recover the damages and the civil penalty provided for in § 3-1302 of this subtitle, together with court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees.
(b) If the merchant prevails in a civil action brought under this subtitle, the merchant shall also be entitled to an award of court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees, to be assessed without regard to the ability of the responsible person to pay.
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