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(1) Any actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the
failure; and

(2) In the case of any successful action to enforce any liability under this
section, the cost of the action together with reasonable attorney's fees as determined by
the court.

14-1915.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, any person who violates
any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to
a fine not exceeding $5,000 OR IMPRISONMENT NOT EXCEEDING 3 YEARS OR
BOTH, in addition to any civil penalties.

(b) A person may not be imprisoned for violation of any provision of an order of
the Commissioner or of the Attorney General entered pursuant to this subtitle or Title
13 of this article.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take
effect July 1, 1990.

Approved May 29, 1990.

CHAPTER 670
(House Bill 1253)

AN ACT concerning

Carroll County - Bingo

FOR the purpose of authorizing payment of a cash prize not in excess of a certain

amount to a player of a special bingo game in Carroll County; distinguishing the i
award amount allowed in a regular bingo game versus a special bingo; and ;
clarifying certain language.

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article 27 - Crimes and Punishments
Section 248A

Annotated Code of Maryland
(1987 Replacement Volume and 1989 Supplement)

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:

Article 27 - Crimes and Punishments

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