Maryland § 15-605
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 15-605, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-605.
(a) When disclosing the digital assets of a user under this subtitle, a custodian may in its sole discretion:
(1) Grant a fiduciary or designated recipient full access to the user’s account;
(2) Grant a fiduciary or designated recipient partial access to the user’s account sufficient to perform the tasks with which the fiduciary or designated recipient is charged; or
(3) Provide a fiduciary or designated recipient a copy in a record of a digital asset that, on the date that the custodian received the request for disclosure, the user could have accessed if the user were alive or had full capacity and had access to the account.
(b) A custodian may assess a reasonable administrative charge for the cost of disclosing digital assets under this subtitle.
(c) A custodian need not disclose under this subtitle a digital asset deleted by a user.
(d) (1) If a user directs or a fiduciary requests a custodian to disclose only a portion of the user’s digital assets under this subtitle, the custodian need not disclose the assets if segregation of the digital assets would impose an undue burden on the custodian.
(2) If the custodian believes under paragraph (1) of this subsection that the direction or request imposes an undue burden, the custodian or fiduciary may seek an order from a court to disclose:
(i) A subset, limited by date, of the user’s digital assets;
(ii) All of the user’s digital assets to the fiduciary or designated recipient;
(iii) None of the user’s digital assets; or
(iv) All of the user’s digital assets to the court for review in camera.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 15-605
What does Maryland Code § 15-605 cover?
Section 15-605 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 § 15-605?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 15-605" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Maryland official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Maryland attorney.
How does Maryland § 15-605 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Maryland can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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