§ 3-1301 Definitions
§ 3-1302 Civil liabilities
§ 3-1303 Required procedures by merchant – Demand letters
§ 3-1304 Immunity
§ 3-1305 Civil action by merchant
§ 3-1306 Criminal prosecution
§ 3-1306.1 Prohibited acts; penalties
§ 3-1307 Applicability
§ 3-1308 Exclusive original civil jurisdiction
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Terms Used In Maryland Code > COURTS AND JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS > Title 3 > Subtitle 13 - Civil Penalties Remedies for Shoplifting and Employee Theft

  • Adult: means an individual at least 18 years old. See
  • Caucus: From the Algonquian Indian language, a caucus meant "to meet together." An informal organization of members of the legislature that exists to discuss issues of mutual concern and possibly to perform legislative research and policy planning for its members. There are regional, political or ideological, ethnic, and economic-based caucuses.
  • certified mail: includes "registered mail"; and

    (3) "registered mail" includes "certified mail". See
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • minor: means an individual under the age of 18 years. See
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.