(a) Any person whose wire, oral, or electronic communication is intercepted, disclosed, or used in violation of this subtitle shall have a civil cause of action against any person who intercepts, discloses, or uses, or procures any other person to intercept, disclose, or use the communications, and be entitled to recover from any person:
(1) Actual damages but not less than liquidated damages computed at the rate of $100 a day for each day of violation or $1,000, whichever is higher;
(2) Punitive damages; and
(3) A reasonable attorney’s fee and other litigation costs reasonably incurred.
(b) A good faith reliance on a court order or legislative authorization shall constitute a complete defense to any civil or criminal action brought under this subtitle or under any other law.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Subtitle 4 - Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance
Section 10-403 - Manufacture, Possession, or Sale of Intercepting Device
Section 10-404 - Forfeiture of Device
Section 10-405 - Admissibility of Evidence
Section 10-407 - Lawful Disclosure or Use of Contents of Communication
Section 10-408 - Ex Parte Order Authorizing Interception
Section 10-409 - Reports to Administrative Office of the Courts and to General Assembly
Section 10-410 - Civil Liability; Defense to Civil or Criminal Action
Section 10-411 - Registration of Intercepting Devices; Serial Number
Section 10-412 - Breaking and Entering, etc., to Place or Remove Equipment
Section 10-413 - Hostage and Barricade Situations
Section 10-414 - Obstruction, Impediment, or Prevention of Interception