Maryland § 22-815

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 22-815, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 22-815.

    (a)    On cancellation of a license, the licensor has the right:

        (1)    To possession of all copies of the licensed information in the possession or control of the licensee and any other materials pertaining to that information which by contract are to be returned or delivered by the licensee to the licensor; and

        (2)    To prevent the continued exercise of contractual and informational rights in the licensed information under the license.

    (b)    Except as otherwise provided in § 22-814 of this subtitle, a licensor may exercise its rights under subsection (a) of this section without judicial process only if this can be done:

        (1)    Without a breach of the peace;

        (2)    Without a foreseeable risk of personal injury or significant physical damage to information or property other than the licensed information; and

        (3)    In accordance with § 22-816 of this subtitle.

    (c)    In a judicial proceeding, the court may enjoin a licensee in breach of contract from continued use of the information and informational rights and may order the licensor or a judicial officer to take the steps described in § 22-618 of this title.

    (d)    A party has a right to an expedited judicial hearing on a request for prejudgment relief to enforce or protect its rights under this section.

    (e)    The right to possession under this section is not available to the extent that the information, before breach of the license and in the ordinary course of performance under the license, was so altered or commingled that the information is no longer identifiable or separable.

    (f)    A licensee that provides information to a licensor subject to contractual use terms has the rights and is subject to the limitations of a licensor under this section with respect to the information it provides.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 22-815

What does Maryland Code § 22-815 cover?

Section 22-815 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Maryland § 22-815?

A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 22-815" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Maryland law?

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How does Maryland § 22-815 apply to my situation?

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