Section 16-301 – “Artisan” Defined
In this subtitle, “artisan” includes any laborer, mechanic, repairman, tradesman, dry cleaner, and launderer.
Section 16-302 – Lien for Repair of Goods
(a) Any artisan who, with the consent of the owner, has possession of goods for repair, mending, improving, dry cleaning, laundering, or other work which includes storage of goods in the case of a dry cleaner or launderer, has a lien on the goods for the costs of the work done. (b) If the costs which give […]
Section 15-701 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Consumer debt” means any debt arising from a transaction for consumer goods as defined in § 9-109 of this article. (c) “Offset” means the seizure by a bank of personal property, belonging to a customer, in the bank’s possession or under its control on deposit to […]
Section 16-401 – Lien for Care and Custody
(a) The owner or operator of a livery stable or other establishment who gives care or custody to any livestock has a lien on the livestock for any reasonable charge incurred for: (1) Board and custody; (2) Training; (3) Veterinarians’ and blacksmiths’ services; and (4) Other proper maintenance expenses. (b) If the charges which give rise to the lien are due […]
Section 15-702 – Offsets Against Consumer Debts Prohibited
For the purposes of this article, a bank or financial institution may not offset any property in its possession or money from a customer’s savings or checking account for the settlement of a delinquent consumer debt unless: (1) The offset is authorized in writing by the customer; or (2) A court order is obtained to permit the […]
Section 16-501 – “Hotel” Defined
In this subtitle, “hotel” includes any ordinary, inn, boarding house, hotel, or motel.
Section 15-801 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Check” has the meaning provided in § 3-104(f) of this article. (c) “Dishonor” has the meaning provided in § 3-502 of this article. (d) “Drawer” has the meaning provided in § 3-103(a)(3) of this article. (e) “Holder” has the meaning provided in § 1-201(20) of this article. (f) “Holder […]
Section 15-802 – Dishonored Checks or Other Instruments
(a) When a check or other instrument has been dishonored by nonacceptance or nonpayment and has not been paid within 10 days, the holder to whom the check or other instrument was issued or negotiated may send a notice of dishonor to the maker or drawer as provided under this section. (b) If a check or other […]
Section 15-803 – Form of Notice of Dishonored Check; Contents; Criminal Penalties; Defenses; Posting of Notice of Liability
(a) A notice of dishonor sent by a holder to a maker or drawer under § 15–802 of this subtitle shall substantially comply with the following form: “NOTICE OF DISHONORED CHECK Date Name of Issuer Street Address City and State You are according to law hereby notified that a check or instrument […]
Section 15-804 – Applicability and Construction of Subtitle
(a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this article, §§ 15-802 and 15-803 of this subtitle do not apply to any check: (1) Tendered by a maker or drawer in complete or partial satisfaction of a preexisting credit or loan obligation incurred by the maker or drawer under Title 12 of this article; or (2) That is not a […]