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MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-1105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 11 - Reimbursement for Costs of Emergency Response, Containment, Cleanup, and Abatement -- Volunteer Fire Companies, Rescue Squads, or Ambulance Companies|Section 3-1105 - Liability or Immunity of Volunteer Fire Company or Rescue Squad or Personnel

    This subtitle does not affect any liability or immunity of a volunteer fire company, a volunteer rescue squad, or the personnel of a volunteer fire company or volunteer rescue squad under § 5-604 of this article.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-1106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 11 - Reimbursement for Costs of Emergency Response, Containment, Cleanup, and Abatement -- Volunteer Fire Companies, Rescue Squads, or Ambulance Companies|Section 3-1106 - Farm Vehicles

    (a)    In this section, “farm vehicle” has the meaning stated in § 13-911 of the Transportation Article.    (b)    This subtitle does not apply to a release of hazardous materials from a farm vehicle that is involved in a traffic accident.    (c)    This section does not abrogate any statutory or common law right or cause of action of a person against the owner or operator of a farm vehicle that has been involved in a traffic accident involving a release of hazardous materials.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-1107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 11 - Reimbursement for Costs of Emergency Response, Containment, Cleanup, and Abatement -- Volunteer Fire Companies, Rescue Squads, or Ambulance Companies|Section 3-1107 - Scope of Subtitle

    This subtitle does not abrogate any statutory or common law right or cause of action of a person against:         (1)    A motor carrier that has been involved in a traffic accident involving a release of hazardous materials; or        (2)    A person in control of a fixed facility involved in a release or threatened release of hazardous materials.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-1108 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 11 - Reimbursement for Costs of Emergency Response, Containment, Cleanup, and Abatement -- Volunteer Fire Companies, Rescue Squads, or Ambulance Companies|Section 3-1108 - Volunteer Fire Company

    (a)    If a volunteer fire company attempts but is not able to provide for the emergency response, containment, cleanup, and abatement of a spill of hazardous materials in a traffic accident, the incident commander at the scene of the traffic accident may request assistance from any other person, partnership, firm, association, corporation, or other entity that is experienced in the emergency response, containment, cleanup, and abatement of a spill of hazardous materials in a traffic accident.    (b)    Subject to a written memorandum of agreement between the Department of the Environment and the fire company, any costs incurred under subsection (a) of this section may be reimbursed from the State Hazardous Substance Control Fund under § 7-221 of the Environment Article.    (c)    Any expenditure from the State Hazardous Substance Control Fund made in accordance with the provisions of this section shall be reimbursed to the Department by the person responsible for the release as provided under § 7-221 of the Environment Article.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-1202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 12 - Reimbursement for Costs of Emergency Response, Containment, Cleanup, and Abatement -- Paid Fire Companies and Rescue Squads|Section 3-1202 - Responsibility of Motor Carrier

    A motor carrier is responsible for the expense of an emergency response, containment, cleanup, and abatement by a paid fire department if the motor carrier:         (1)    Transports a hazardous material in commerce on a highway in the State; and        (2)    Is at fault and causes a traffic accident in the State that results in:            (i)    A spill or discharge of hazardous materials; and            (ii)    An emergency response, containment, cleanup, and abatement by the paid fire department.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-1202.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 12 - Reimbursement for Costs of Emergency Response, Containment, Cleanup, and Abatement -- Paid Fire Companies and Rescue Squads|Section 3-1202.1 - Responsibility of Person at Fault

    A person in control who is at fault is responsible for the expense of an emergency response, containment, cleanup, and abatement of a release or threatened release of hazardous materials at a fixed facility by a paid fire department.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-1203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 12 - Reimbursement for Costs of Emergency Response, Containment, Cleanup, and Abatement -- Paid Fire Companies and Rescue Squads|Section 3-1203 - Negotiations and Actions for Reimbursement

    (a)    (1)    A motor carrier that is at fault and causes a traffic accident that results in a spill or discharge of hazardous materials shall negotiate in good faith to reimburse a paid fire department for the expense of an emergency response, containment, cleanup, and abatement involving the hazardous materials in the traffic accident.        (2)    A person in control of a fixed facility who is at fault and who is involved in a release or threatened release of hazardous materials shall negotiate in good faith to reimburse a paid fire department for the expense of an emergency response, containment, cleanup, and abatement involving the hazardous materials in the release or threatened release.    (b)    (1)    If the negotiations under subsection (a)(1) of this section do not resolve the dispute to the satisfaction of the parties, a paid fire department may file suit against the motor carrier in a court of competent jurisdiction in the State.        (2)    If the negotiations under subsection (a)(2) of this section do not resolve the dispute to the satisfaction of the parties, a paid fire department may file suit against the person in control in a court of competent jurisdiction in the State.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-1204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 12 - Reimbursement for Costs of Emergency Response, Containment, Cleanup, and Abatement -- Paid Fire Companies and Rescue Squads|Section 3-1204 - Liability or Immunity of Paid Fire Company, Rescue Squad, or Personnel

    This subtitle does not affect any liability or immunity of a paid fire company, a paid rescue squad, or the personnel of a paid fire company or paid rescue squad under § 5-604 of this article.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-1205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 12 - Reimbursement for Costs of Emergency Response, Containment, Cleanup, and Abatement -- Paid Fire Companies and Rescue Squads|Section 3-1205 - Farm Vehicles

    (a)    In this section, “farm vehicle” has the meaning stated in § 13-911 of the Transportation Article.    (b)    This subtitle does not apply to a release of hazardous materials from a farm vehicle that is involved in a traffic accident.    (c)    This section does not abrogate any statutory or common law right or cause of action of a person against the owner or operator of a farm vehicle that has been involved in a traffic accident involving a release of hazardous materials.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-1206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 12 - Reimbursement for Costs of Emergency Response, Containment, Cleanup, and Abatement -- Paid Fire Companies and Rescue Squads|Section 3-1206 - Scope of Subtitle

    This subtitle does not abrogate any statutory or common law right or cause of action of a person against:         (1)    A motor carrier that has been involved in a traffic accident involving a release of hazardous materials; or        (2)    A person in control of a fixed facility involved in a release or threatened release of hazardous materials.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-1207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 12 - Reimbursement for Costs of Emergency Response, Containment, Cleanup, and Abatement -- Paid Fire Companies and Rescue Squads|Section 3-1207 - Paid Fire Company

    (a)    If a paid fire company attempts but is not able to provide for the emergency response, containment, cleanup, and abatement of a spill of hazardous materials in a traffic accident, the incident commander at the scene of the traffic accident may request assistance from any other person, partnership, firm, association, corporation, or other entity that is experienced in the emergency response, containment, cleanup, and abatement of a spill of hazardous materials in a traffic accident.    (b)    Subject to a written memorandum of agreement between the Department of the Environment and the fire company, any costs incurred under subsection (a) of this section may be reimbursed from the State Hazardous Substance Control Fund under § 7-221 of the Environment Article.    (c)    Any expenditure from the State Hazardous Substance Control Fund made in accordance with the provisions of this section shall be reimbursed to the Department by the person responsible for the release as provided under § 7-221 of the Environment Article.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-1301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 13 - Remedies for Shoplifting and Employee Theft|Section 3-1301 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following terms have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Employee theft” means the theft of any merchandise from a mercantile establishment by an employee, agent, or contractor of the mercantile establishment.    (c)    “Mercantile establishment” means any place where merchandise is displayed, held, or offered for sale, either at retail or wholesale.    (d)    “Merchandise” means any goods, wares, commodity, money, or other personal property located on the premises of a mercantile establishment.    (e)    “Merchant” means the owner or operator of a mercantile establishment.    (f)    “Responsible person” means:        (1)    Any individual, whether an adult or a minor, who commits or attempts to commit an act of shoplifting or employee theft; and        (2)    The parents or legal guardians of an unemancipated minor who commits or attempts to commit an act of shoplifting or employee theft.    (g)    “Shoplift” means any 1 or more of the following acts committed by a person without the consent of the merchant and with the purpose or intent of appropriating merchandise to that person’s own use without payment, obtaining merchandise at less than its stated sales price, or otherwise depriving a merchant of all or any part of the value or use of merchandise:        (1)    Removing any merchandise from its immediate place of display or from any other place on the premises of the mercantile establishment;        (2)    Obtaining or attempting to obtain possession of any merchandise by charging that merchandise to another person without the authority of that person or by charging that merchandise to a fictitious person;        (3)    Concealing any merchandise;        (4)    Substituting, altering, removing, or disfiguring any label or price tag;        (5)    Transferring any merchandise from a container in which that merchandise is displayed or packaged to any other container; or        (6)    Disarming any alarm tag attached to any merchandise.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-1302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 13 - Remedies for Shoplifting and Employee Theft|Section 3-1302 - Civil Liabilities

    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.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-1304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 13 - Remedies for Shoplifting and Employee Theft|Section 3-1304 - Immunity

    A responsible person who complies fully with an initial demand letter or a second demand letter on or before the date specified in that demand letter may not incur any further civil liability to the merchant for damages arising out of the act of shoplifting or employee theft that was the subject of the demand letter.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-1305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 13 - Remedies for Shoplifting and Employee Theft|Section 3-1305 - Civil Action by Merchant

    (a)    If the second demand letter is returned unclaimed to the merchant or if full payment is not otherwise received by the merchant on or before the date specified in the second demand letter, the merchant may file a civil action to recover the damages provided for in § 3–1302 of this subtitle, together with court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees.    (b)    In a civil action brought under this subtitle, the merchant shall submit proof to the court that the merchant complied with all requirements under § 3–1303 of this subtitle concerning demand letters.    (c)    If the merchant prevails in a civil action brought under this subtitle, the merchant shall also be entitled to an award of court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees, to be assessed without regard to the ability of the responsible person to pay.    (d)    If the responsible person prevails in a civil action brought under this subtitle, the responsible person shall be entitled to an award of court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees, to be assessed without regard to the ability of the merchant to pay.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-1306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 13 - Remedies for Shoplifting and Employee Theft|Section 3-1306 - Criminal Prosecution

    (a)    Criminal prosecution for an offense of theft under § 7–104 of the Criminal Law Article is not a prerequisite to the maintenance of a civil action under this subtitle.    (b)    The recovery of damages under this subtitle does not preclude criminal prosecution.    (c)    The payment of damages under this subtitle is not admissible in any criminal proceeding as an admission of guilt or as evidence of guilt.    (d)    A court shall reduce the amount of any restitution awarded in a criminal proceeding regarding an act for which a responsible person has paid damages under this subtitle by an amount equal to those damages.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-1306.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 13 - Remedies for Shoplifting and Employee Theft|Section 3-1306.1 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties

    (a)    In recovering or attempting to recover damages arising from an alleged act of shoplifting or employee theft under this subtitle, a person may not:        (1)    Use or threaten force or violence;        (2)    Communicate with a responsible person in a manner that reasonably can be expected to abuse or harass the responsible person, including communicating with excessive frequency or at unusual hours;        (3)    Use obscene or grossly abusive language in communicating with the responsible person;        (4)    Claim, attempt, or threaten to enforce a right with knowledge that the right does not exist; or        (5)    Use a communication that simulates legal or judicial process or gives the appearance of being authorized, issued, or approved by a government, governmental agency, or lawyer when it is not.    (b)    A person who violates this section is liable for any:        (1)    Actual damages proximately caused by the violation; and        (2)    Reasonable court costs and attorney’s fees.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-1307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 13 - Remedies for Shoplifting and Employee Theft|Section 3-1307 - Applicability

    The procedures required by § 3–1303 of this subtitle do not otherwise limit a merchant or other person from electing to pursue any other civil remedy or cause of action for damages against any responsible person under this subtitle or otherwise as permitted by law.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-1308 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 13 - Remedies for Shoplifting and Employee Theft|Section 3-1308 - Exclusive Original Civil Jurisdiction

    The District Court has exclusive original civil jurisdiction in an action under this subtitle if the damages claimed do not exceed $10,000, exclusive of attorney’s fees.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-1401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 14 - Maryland Uniform Contribution Among Joint Tort-Feasors Act|Section 3-1401 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Injured person” means any person having a claim in tort for injury to person or property.    (c)    “Joint tort-feasors” means two or more persons jointly or severally liable in tort for the same injury to person or property, whether or not judgment has been recovered against all or some of them.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-1402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 14 - Maryland Uniform Contribution Among Joint Tort-Feasors Act|Section 3-1402 - Right of Contribution

    (a)    The right of contribution exists among joint tort-feasors.    (b)    A joint tort-feasor is not entitled to a money judgment for contribution until the joint tort-feasor has by payment discharged the common liability or has paid more than a pro rata share of the common liability.    (c)    A joint tort-feasor who enters into a settlement with the injured person is not entitled to recover contribution from another joint tort-feasor whose liability to the injured person is not extinguished by the settlement.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-1403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 14 - Maryland Uniform Contribution Among Joint Tort-Feasors Act|Section 3-1403 - Judgment Against One Tort-Feasor

    The recovery of a judgment by the injured person against one joint tort-feasor does not discharge the other joint tort-feasor.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-1404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 14 - Maryland Uniform Contribution Among Joint Tort-Feasors Act|Section 3-1404 - Effect of Release on Injured Person's Claim

    A release by the injured person of one joint tort-feasor, whether before or after judgment, does not discharge the other tort-feasors unless the release so provides, but it reduces the claim against the other tort-feasors in the amount of the consideration paid for the release or in any amount or proportion by which the release provides that the total claim shall be reduced, if greater than the consideration paid.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-1405 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 14 - Maryland Uniform Contribution Among Joint Tort-Feasors Act|Section 3-1405 - Effect of Release on Right of Contribution

    A release by the injured person of one joint tort-feasor does not relieve the joint tort-feasor from liability to make contribution to another joint tort-feasor unless the release:         (1)    Is given before the right of the other tort-feasor to secure a money judgment for contribution has accrued; and        (2)    Provides for a reduction, to the extent of the pro rata share of the released tort-feasor, of the injured person’s damages recoverable against all other tort-feasors.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-1406 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 14 - Maryland Uniform Contribution Among Joint Tort-Feasors Act|Section 3-1406 - Indemnity

    This subtitle does not impair any right of indemnity under existing law.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-1407 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 14 - Maryland Uniform Contribution Among Joint Tort-Feasors Act|Section 3-1407 - Uniformity of Interpretation

    This subtitle shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states that enact it.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-1408 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 14 - Maryland Uniform Contribution Among Joint Tort-Feasors Act|Section 3-1408 - Short Title

    This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Uniform Contribution Among Joint Tort-Feasors Act.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  3-1409 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action|Subtitle 14 - Maryland Uniform Contribution Among Joint Tort-Feasors Act|Section 3-1409 - Severability

    If any provision of this subtitle or the application of this subtitle to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the invalidity may not affect other provisions or applications of the subtitle that can be given effect without the invalid provisions or application, and to this end the provisions of this subtitle are declared to be severable.