Vermont § 3835 - Surveillance devices; placement on private property without consent of owner; civil penalty
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§ 3835. Surveillance devices; placement on private property without consent of owner; civil penalty
- (a) A person shall not place a camera or other surveillance device on any privately owned
real property with the intent to conduct surveillance on a person or the property
unless the person has obtained prior written consent from the property owner. (b) A person who violates this section shall be assessed a civil penalty of not more than: (1) $50.00 for a first violation; or (2) $250.00 for a second or subsequent violation. (c) This section shall not apply to the use of a camera or other surveillance device by
a law enforcement officer for legitimate law enforcement purposes. (d) As used in this section: (1) “Property owner” means a person who owns, leases, licenses, or otherwise controls
ownership or use of land, or an employee or agent of that person. (2) “Surveillance” means: (A) with respect to an owner or occupant of privately owned real property, the observation
of the person with sufficient visual clarity to be able to obtain information about
the person’s identity, habits, conduct, movements, or whereabouts; or (B) with respect to privately owned real property, the observation of the property’s physical
improvements with sufficient visual clarity to be able to determine unique identifying
features about the property or information about its owners or occupants. (3) “Surveillance device” means a device hidden or obscured from plain view that permits
the observation of privately owned real property or the activities of a person on
the property in a manner that invades a person’s reasonable expectation of privacy. (Added 2023, No. 161 (Adj. Sess.), § 47, eff. June 6, 2024.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 3835
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 3835 cover?
Section 3835 ("Surveillance devices; placement on private property without consent of owner; civil penalty") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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