Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 10-4A-02
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§10–4A–02.
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(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.
(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.
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