Section 14-3306 - Remedies for violations of subtitle. - Maryland Statutes

§ 14-3306. Remedies for violations of subtitle.
 

(a)  Fine and civil penalties.- An immigration consultant that violates this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both, in addition to any civil penalties imposed under subsection (b) of this section. 

(b)  Action for damages.- An individual injured by a violation of any provision of this subtitle may bring an action to recover: 

(1) Any fees or other compensation paid to the immigration consultant; and 

(2) Reasonable attorney's fees in an amount equal to the greater of: 

(i) $2,000; 

(ii) One-third of the amount obtained under item (1) of this subsection; or 

(iii) One-third of the amount obtained under subsection (c) of this section, if applicable. 

(c)  Treble damages.- The court may award up to three times the amount of damages authorized under subsection (b)(1) of this section. 
 

[2005, ch. 570.]