39:2-3.6 Liability for civil action.
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4. a. A person who knowingly obtains, discloses or uses personal information from a motor vehicle record for a purpose not permitted under this act shall be liable to the individual to whom the information pertains, who may bring a civil action in the Superior Court.
b. 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 attorney's fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred; and
(4)such other preliminary and equitable relief as the court determines to be appropriate.
L.1997,c.188,s.4.