§ 10-4A-02
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§10–4A–02.
(a)Except as provided in subsection
(c)of this section, a person may not obtain, alter, or prevent authorized access to a wire or electronic communication while it is in electronic storage in an electronic communications system by:
(1)Intentionally accessing without authorization a facility through which an electronic communication service is provided; or
(2)Intentionally exceeding an authorization to access a facility through which an electronic communication service is provided.
(b)A person who violates the provisions of subsection
(a)of this section is subject to the following penalties:
(1)If the offense is committed for purposes of commercial advantage, malicious destruction or damage, or private commercial gain:
(i)For a first offense, a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both; and
(ii)For a second or subsequent offense, a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment for not more than 2 years, or both; or
(2)In any other case, a fine of not more than $5,000 or imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both.
(c)Subsection
(a)of this section does not apply to conduct authorized:
(1)By the person or entity providing a wire or electronic communications service;
(2)By a user of a wire or electronic communications service with respect to a communication of or intended for that user; or
(3)Under the provisions of this subtitle.