§ 3-1306.1
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§3–1306.1.
(a)In recovering or attempting to recover damages arising from an alleged act of shoplifting or employee theft under this subtitle, a person may not:
(1)Use or threaten force or violence;
(2)Communicate with a responsible person in a manner that reasonably can be expected to abuse or harass the responsible person, including communicating with excessive frequency or at unusual hours;
(3)Use obscene or grossly abusive language in communicating with the responsible person;
(4)Claim, attempt, or threaten to enforce a right with knowledge that the right does not exist; or
(5)Use a communication that simulates legal or judicial process or gives the appearance of being authorized, issued, or approved by a government, governmental agency, or lawyer when it is not.
(b)A person who violates this section is liable for any:
(1)Actual damages proximately caused by the violation; and
(2)Reasonable court costs and attorney’s fees.