(a) A person who is injured by a violation of this subtitle may file an action to recover damages or for injunctive relief.
(b) A court may award a prevailing plaintiff under this section:
(1) Up to 3 times the amount of actual damages; and
(2) An amount at least equal to the amount paid by the plaintiff to the defendant, reasonable attorney’s fees, and costs.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 12 - Miscellaneous Institutions and Activities
Subtitle 1 - Check Cashing Services
Section 12-102 - Applicability of Subtitle -- in General
Section 12-103 - Applicability of Subtitle -- Exempt Entities
Section 12-105 - Licensing -- in General
Section 12-105.1 - Check Cashing Services by Annually Registered Business -- Requirements
Section 12-106 - Licensing -- Qualifications
Section 12-107 - Licensing -- Fingerprints; Criminal History Records Check
Section 12-107.1 - Confidentiality of Information
Section 12-108 - Licensing -- Applications
Section 12-109 - Licensing -- Application Investigation; Approval or Denial
Section 12-110 - Licensing -- Contents and Scope; More Than One License
Section 12-110.1 - Surrender of License
Section 12-111 - Licensing -- Term, Expiration, and Renewal
Section 12-112 - Licensing -- Transfer and Display
Section 12-113 - Change of Location
Section 12-114 - Books and Records -- Retention
Section 12-115 - Books and Records -- Investigation of Records
Section 12-116 - Endorsement of Payment Instrument
Section 12-117 - Compliance With Federal and State Laws
Section 12-118 - Posting of Fees
Section 12-119 - Payment of Instrument; Forms of Customer Identification
Section 12-120 - Maximum Fees; Membership Fee
Section 12-121 - Cease and Desist Orders
Section 12-122 - Suspension and Revocation of License
Section 12-123 - Notice and Hearing Requirements
Section 12-124 - Report of Alleged Criminal Violation
Section 12-125 - Criminal Penalties
Section 12-126 - Civil Penalties
Section 12-127 - Action for Damages or Injunctive Relief; Award Amounts