§ 3-1601 “Controlled dangerous substance” defined
§ 3-1602 Liability for civil damages – In general
§ 3-1603 Liability for civil damages – Standing to bring suit
§ 3-1604 Liability for civil damages – Proximate cause
§ 3-1605 Law enforcement exemption
§ 3-1606 Damages recoverable
§ 3-1607 Certain defenses not available

Terms Used In Maryland Code > COURTS AND JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS > Title 3 > Subtitle 16 - Drug Dealer Liability Act

  • Charity: An agency, institution, or organization in existence and operating for the benefit of an indefinite number of persons and conducted for educational, religious, scientific, medical, or other beneficent purposes.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Donor: The person who makes a gift.
  • Escrow: Money given to a third party to be held for payment until certain conditions are met.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.