§ 14–209
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety § 14-209 (2026)
Title 14. Emergency Management
Subtitle 2. Civil Relief During Emergency Periods
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(a)
If an action for compliance with the terms of a contract is stayed under this subtitle, a fine or penalty does not accrue because of failure to comply with the terms of the contract during the period of the stay.
(b)
A court may provide relief against the enforcement of a fine or penalty for nonperformance of a contract if the court finds that:
(1)
a person failed to perform an obligation and a fine or penalty for nonperformance was incurred;
(2)
the fine or penalty was incurred during the period that the person was a person in emergency management service or person suffering injury or damage; and
(3)
the ability of the person to pay the fine or penalty or perform the obligation was materially impaired because the person was a person in emergency management service or person suffering injury or damage.