2005 Minnesota Statutes - 325M.07 — Enforcement; civil liability; defense.

     325M.07 Enforcement; civil liability; defense. 


    A consumer who prevails or substantially prevails in an 
 action brought under this chapter is entitled to the greater of 
 $500 or actual damages.  Costs, disbursements, and reasonable 
 attorney fees may be awarded to a party awarded damages for a 
 violation of this section.  No class action shall be brought 
 under this chapter.  


    In an action under this chapter, it is a defense that the 
 defendant has established and implemented reasonable practices 
 and procedures to prevent violations of this chapter. 


    HIST: 2002 c 395 art 1 s 7 


*   NOTE:  This section, as added by Laws 2002, chapter 395, 
*article 1, section 7, is effective March 1, 2003, and expires on 
*the effective date of federal legislation that preempts state 
*regulation of the release of personally identifiable information 
*by Internet service providers.  Laws 2002, chapter 395, article 
*1, section 11.