(a) A person may not purchase or fraudulently receive from any person engaged in transporting coal, iron, lumber, merchandise, or property consigned to another:
(1) Without the consent of the owner of the property; and
(2) With knowledge that the property is consigned.
(b) (1) A person who violates subsection (a) of this section is liable to the owner of the property in a civil action for damages equal to double the value of the property.
(2) An action brought under this section may be brought in the name of either the consignor or consignee of the property.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 14 - Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions
Subtitle 13 - Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 14-1302 - Preservation of Consumers' Claims and Defenses in Consumer Credit Contracts
Section 14-1303 - Waiver by Consumer Invalid in Certain Replevin Actions
Section 14-1304 - Unsolicited Sending of Merchandise
Section 14-1305 - Credit Card Issued Without Request
Section 14-1306 - Extension of Appliance Service Contract
Section 14-1307 - Ladders Capable of Conducting Electricity
Section 14-1308 - Processing Instructions on Certain Photographic Film
Section 14-1309 - Stoves and Freestanding Fireplaces
Section 14-1310 - Unvented Portable Kerosene-Fired Heaters
Section 14-1311 - Extended Warranties
Section 14-1312 - Return of Checks
Section 14-1313 - Unsolicited Facsimile Transmissions
Section 14-1314 - Security Systems
Section 14-1316 - Limitation on Recovering of Bedding
Section 14-1317 - Receiving Consigned Goods From Transporter
Section 14-1318 - Printing Payment Device Numbers on Receipts
Section 14-1319 - Gift Certificates
Section 14-1321 - Merchant Contact Information for Internet Sales Contracts
Section 14-1322 - Third-Party Vendor Billing
Section 14-1323 - Credit Card Blacklisting Prevention
Section 14-1324 - "Mug Shot" Web Sites
Section 14-1325 - Nondisparagement Clauses in Consumer Contracts