Ch. 5

2003 LAWS OF MARYLAND

Also in subsection (a)(3) of this section, the reference to a place to "store"
property is substituted for the former reference to a place to "deposit"
property for clarity and accuracy.

Also in subsection (a)(3) of this section, the former reference to a building
used or designed "by any person or any body corporate" is deleted as
surplusage.

In subsection (a)(4) of this section, the reference to an "outbuilding" is
substituted for the former reference to an "outhouse" to use the term in a
more general sense. This conforms to a similar change made in the
Criminal Law Article. See CR § 6-101(b).

In subsection (b) of this section, the introductory language "[s]ubject to §
14-1002 of this subtitle" is added to reflect that certain limitations exist on
the cause of action authorized under subsection (b) of this section.

Also in subsection (b) of this section, the references to a structure or
property being "damaged" are substituted for the former references to a
structure or property being "injured" for accuracy.

Also in subsection (b) of this section, the reference to property being
"stolen" is substituted for the former reference to property being "taken
away" for clarity.

Also in subsection (b) of this section, the phrase "in a riot" is substituted for
the former phrase "by any riotous or tumultuous assemblage of people" for
brevity and consistency within subsection (b) of this section.

Also in subsection (b) of this section, the reference to the "injured party" is
substituted for the former reference to the "sufferer" for clarity and
consistency with language used in other revised articles of the Code.
Correspondingly, the former reference to "sufferers" is deleted in light of
Art. 1, § 8, which provides that the singular generally includes the plural.

Also in subsection (b) of this section, the reference to the "actual damages
sustained" is substituted for the former reference to the "full amount of the
damage so done" for clarity and brevity.

Also in subsection (b) of this section, the reference to a "civil action" is
substituted for the former reference to a "suit at law" to reflect the merger
of law and equity effected by Md. Rule 2-301, which mandates "one form of
action known as 'civil action'".

Also in subsection (b) of this section, the reference to a "municipal
corporation" is substituted for the former reference to an "incorporated
town or city" to conform to Md. Constitution, Art. XI-E.

Also in subsection (b) of this section, the former reference to certain
structures or personal property "in any county or incorporated town or city
of this State" being damaged or destroyed by a riotous or tumultuous
assembly of people is deleted as unnecessary in light of the reference to

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