Maryland § 4-317
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 4-317, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-317.
(a) Subject to § 8–704.1 of the Natural Resources Article and subsection (b) of this section, a custodian may not knowingly disclose a public record of the Department of Natural Resources containing personal information about the owner of a registered vessel.
(b) A custodian shall disclose personal information about the owner of a registered vessel for use in the normal course of business activity by a financial institution, as defined in § 1–101(i) of the Financial Institutions Article, its agents, employees, or contractors, but only:
(1) to verify the accuracy of personal information submitted by the individual to that financial institution; and
(2) if the information submitted is not accurate, to obtain correct information only for the purpose of:
(i) preventing fraud by the individual;
(ii) pursuing legal remedies against the individual; or
(iii) recovering on a debt or security interest against the individual.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 4-317
What does Maryland Code § 4-317 cover?
Section 4-317 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 § 4-317?
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