# Financial Institutions (GFI)

## Title 12. Miscellaneous Institutions and Activities

### Subtitle 1. Check Cashing Services

#### Section 12-127

(a) A person who is injured by a violation of this subtitle may file an action to recover damages or for injunctive relief.

(b) A court may award a prevailing plaintiff under this section:

  (1) Up to 3 times the amount of actual damages; and

  (2) An amount at least equal to the amount paid by the plaintiff to the defendant, reasonable attorney's fees, and costs.

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Md. Code Ann., Fin. Inst. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)