A responsible person is civilly liable to the merchant:
(1) To restore the merchandise to the merchant or, if the merchandise is not recoverable, has been damaged, or otherwise has lost all or part of its value, to pay the merchant an amount equal to the merchant’s stated sales price for the merchandise; and
(2) To pay the merchant for any other actual damages sustained by the merchant, not including the loss of time or wages incurred in connection with the apprehension or prosecution of the shoplifter or employee.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action
Subtitle 13 - Remedies for Shoplifting and Employee Theft
Section 3-1302 - Civil Liabilities
Section 3-1303 - Required Procedures by Merchant -- Demand Letters
Section 3-1305 - Civil Action by Merchant
Section 3-1306 - Criminal Prosecution
Section 3-1306.1 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties