1. (1) Establish a separate and distinct civil cause of action by a victim, or a representative of the victim, of financial exploitation;
2. (2) Provide a path to redress financial exploitation through the recovery of property and assets taken from victims while discouraging protracted litigation;
3. (3) Provide access to justice for victims and their families who are otherwise unable or unwilling to retain competent legal assistance due to cost; and
4. (4) Strongly deter individuals seeking to take advantage of susceptible adults or older adults.

The purposes of this subtitle are to:

Added by Acts 2021, c. 311, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2021.