# Courts and Judicial Proceedings (GCJ)

## Title 3. Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action

### Subtitle 23. Protected Individuals -- Protected Information

#### Section 3-2304

(a) An individual may not knowingly publish the personal information of a protected individual if:

  (1) The individual knows or reasonably should know that publishing the personal information poses an imminent and serious threat to the protected individual; and

  (2) The publishing of the personal information results in:

    (i) An assault in any degree;

    (ii) Harassment;

    (iii) Trespass; or

    (iv) Malicious destruction of property.

(b) An individual who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 18 months or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.

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Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)