Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 3-2304
Individual may not knowingly publish the personal information of a protected individual
Effective Oct 1, 2024Added by Acts 2024, c. 414, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2024; Acts 2024, c. 415, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2024.State of Maryland
(a) An individual may not knowingly publish the personal information of a protected individual if:
- (1) The individual knows or reasonably should know that publishing the personal information poses an imminent and serious threat to the protected individual; and
(2) The publishing of the personal information results in:
- (i) An assault in any degree;
- (ii) Harassment;
- (iii) Trespass; or
- (iv) Malicious destruction of property.
- (b) An individual who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 18 months or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
Added by Acts 2024, c. 414, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2024; Acts 2024, c. 415, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2024.