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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-1302 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/courts-and-judicial-proceedings/md-code-cts-and-jud-pro-sect-3-1302/
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