Maryland Code, BUSINESS REGULATION 15-205
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Terms Used In Maryland Code, BUSINESS REGULATION 15-205
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
(a) For an individual who is under the age of 18 years, an innkeeper may require a parent or guardian of the individual to:
(1) accept liability for the charges for the individual’s lodging and any damages to the lodging establishment caused by the individual; and
(2) provide a valid credit card or make an advance cash damage deposit of not more than $500 to cover any charges incurred or damages caused by the individual.
(b) If an innkeeper requires an advance deposit under subsection (a) of this section, the innkeeper shall, following a room inspection at the time of checkout, refund any amount of the deposit not needed to cover reasonable charges for damages.