§ 259. Penalties; remedy
(a) A person who, without authorization, discloses criminal record check information received under this subchapter shall be fined not more than $2,000.00. Each unauthorized disclosure shall constitute a separate violation.
(b) A person who suffers damages as a result of willful unauthorized disclosure of criminal record check information received under this subchapter may recover those damages together with reasonable attorney’s fees in a civil action.
(c) In addition to any other penalties described in this section, the Secretary may initiate a review of the professional licensure of any person who willfully discloses criminal record check information received under this subchapter. (Added 1997, No. 163 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2013, No. 92 (Adj. Sess.), § 37, eff. Feb. 14, 2014.)
Structure Vermont Statutes
Chapter 5 - Secretary of Education
§ 212. Secretary’s duties generally
§ 215. Challenge to Excellence grants
§ 242. Duties of superintendents
§ 242a. Internal financial controls
§ 243. Appointment; renewal; dismissal
§ 245. Principals; technical center directors; mentoring
§ 253. Confidentiality of records
§ 254. Educator licensure; employment of superintendents
§ 255. Public and independent school employees; contractors
§ 256. Continued validity of criminal record check; maintenance of records
§ 257. Fees for fingerprinting; fingerprint fee special fund
§ 258. Notice; license applications; job applications; employees