Section 14-3306 - Remedies for violations of subtitle.
§ 14-3306. Remedies for violations of subtitle.
(a) Fine and civil penalties.- An immigration consultant that violates this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both, in addition to any civil penalties imposed under subsection (b) of this section.
(b) Action for damages.- An individual injured by a violation of any provision of this subtitle may bring an action to recover:
(1) Any fees or other compensation paid to the immigration consultant; and
(2) Reasonable attorney's fees in an amount equal to the greater of:
(i) $2,000;
(ii) One-third of the amount obtained under item (1) of this subsection; or
(iii) One-third of the amount obtained under subsection (c) of this section, if applicable.
(c) Treble damages.- The court may award up to three times the amount of damages authorized under subsection (b)(1) of this section.
[2005, ch. 570.]