§ 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.

(Added Pub. L. 103–322, title XXX, § 300002(a), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2101.)

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Prohibition on release and use of certain personal information from State motor vehicle records
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Pub. L. 103–322, title XXX, § 300002(a)
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section 300003 of Pub. L. 103–322

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