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Title 18 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Part I - Crimes
Chapter 123 - Prohibition on Release and Use of Certain Personal Information From State Motor Vehicle Records
Sec. 2724 - Civil action
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| 18 U.S.C. § 2724 (2016) |
| §2724. Civil action |
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(a) Cause of Action.—A person who knowingly obtains, discloses or uses personal information, from a motor vehicle record, for a purpose not permitted under this chapter shall be liable to the individual to whom the information pertains, who may bring a civil action in a United States district court. (b) Remedies.—The court may award— (1) actual damages, but not less than liquidated damages in the amount of $2,500; (2) punitive damages upon proof of willful or reckless disregard of the law; (3) reasonable attorneys' fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred; and (4) such other preliminary and equitable relief as the court determines to be appropriate. |
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(Added Pub. L. 103–322, title XXX, §300002(a), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2101.) |
| United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 18 - CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE |
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| Title 18 - CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE PART I - CRIMES CHAPTER 123 - PROHIBITION ON RELEASE AND USE OF CERTAIN PERSONAL INFORMATION FROM STATE MOTOR VEHICLE RECORDS Sec. 2724 - Civil action |
| section 2724 |
| 2016 |
| January 6, 2017 |
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| 108 Stat. 2101 |
| Public Law 103-322 |
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