New Jersey § 2a:58d-1

§ 2a:58d-1.

a. An actor who, in violation of section 1 of P.L.2003, c. 206 ( C.2C:14-9 ), photographs, films, videotapes, records, or otherwise reproduces in any manner, the

image of another person who is engaged in an act of sexual penetration or sexual contact , the exposed intimate parts of another person, or the undergarment-clad intimate parts

of another person shall be liable to that person, who may bring a civil action in the Superior Court. b. An actor who, in violation of section 1 of P.L.2003, c. 206 ( C.2C:14-9 ), discloses any photograph, film, videotape, recording or any other reproduction of

the image of another person who is engaged in an act of sexual penetration or sexual contact , the exposed intimate parts of another person, or the undergarment-clad intimate parts

of another person shall be liable to that person, who may bring a civil action in the Superior Court. For purposes of this section : (1) “ disclose ” means sell, manufacture, give, provide, lend, trade, mail, deliver, transfer, publish,

distribute, circulate, disseminate, present, exhibit, advertise , offer , share, or make available via the Internet or by any other means, whether for pecuniary

gain or not; and (2) “intimate parts” has the meaning ascribed to it in N.J.S.2C:14-1 . c. The court may award: (1) actual damages, but not less than liquidated damages computed at the rate of $1,000 for each violation of this act; (2) punitive damages upon proof of willful or reckless disregard of the law; (3) reasonable attorney's fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred; and (4) such other preliminary and equitable relief as the court determines to be appropriate. A conviction of a violation of section 1 of P.L.2003, c. 206 ( C.2C:14-9 ) shall not be a prerequisite for a civil action brought pursuant to this section.