Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 21-404
This is the official text of Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 21-404, part of Maryland’s Code, Business Occupations and Professions — governs professional and occupational licensing.
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§21–404.
Official statutory text
(a) A violation of this title is an unfair or deceptive trade practice within the meaning of Title 13 of the Commercial Law Article and is subject to the enforcement and penalty provisions contained in Title 13 of the Commercial Law Article.
(b) In addition to the remedies provided in Title 13 of the Commercial Law Article, an individual who is aggrieved by a violation of this title may bring an action against a person who violates this title to recover:
(1) $500 for each violation; and
(2) actual damages sustained as a result of the violation.
(b) In addition to the remedies provided in Title 13 of the Commercial Law Article, an individual who is aggrieved by a violation of this title may bring an action against a person who violates this title to recover:
(1) $500 for each violation; and
(2) actual damages sustained as a result of the violation.
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