Maryland § 10-4A-08
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 10-4A-08, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-4A-08.
(a) Except as provided in § 10–4A–04(d) of this subtitle, a provider of electronic communication service, subscriber, or customer aggrieved by a knowing or intentional violation of this subtitle may recover appropriate relief in a civil action against the person or entity that engaged in the violation.
(b) In a civil action under this section, appropriate relief includes:
(1) Appropriate preliminary and other equitable or declaratory relief;
(2) Damages under subsection (c) of this section; and
(3) A reasonable attorney’s fee and other litigation costs reasonably incurred.
(c) The court may assess as damages in a civil action under this section the sum of the actual damages suffered by the plaintiff and any profits made by the violator as a result of the violation, but in no case shall a person entitled to recover receive less than $1,000.
(d) A good faith reliance on any of the following is a complete defense to any civil or criminal action brought under this subtitle or any other State law:
(1) A court warrant or order, a grand jury subpoena, a legislative authorization, or a statutory authorization; or
(2) A good faith determination that § 10–402(d) of this title permitted the conduct that is the subject of the action.
(e) A civil action under this section shall be filed within 2 years after the day on which the claimant first discovered or had a reasonable opportunity to discover the violation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 10-4A-08
What does Maryland Code § 10-4A-08 cover?
Section 10-4A-08 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 § 10-4A-08?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 10-4A-08" (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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