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     626A.391 Civil action; damages. 

    Subdivision 1.    General.  A person who is harmed by a 
 violation of sections 626A.35 to 626A.39 may bring a civil 
 action against the person who violated these sections for 
 damages and other appropriate relief, including: 

    (1) preliminary and equitable or declaratory relief; and 

    (2) reasonable costs and attorneys fees.  

    Subd. 2.    Limitation.  An action under this section 
 must be commenced within two years after:  

    (1) the occurrence of the violation; or 

    (2) the date upon which the claimant first had a reasonable 
 opportunity to discover the violation.  

    Subd. 3.    Defenses.  (1) A good faith reliance on a 
 court warrant or order, a grand jury subpoena, or a statutory 
 authorization; or 

    (2) A good faith reliance on a request of an investigative 
 or law enforcement officer under United States Code, title 18, 
 section 2518(7) 

 is a complete defense against any civil or criminal action 
 brought under sections 626A.35 to 626A.39. 

    HIST: 1988 c 577 s 62; 1989 c 336 art 1 s 14; art 2 s 8 

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