§ 2724. — Civil action.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 18USC2724]
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
(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, Sec. 300002(a), Sept. 13, 1994, 108
Stat. 2101.)
