§ 23–108
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 23-108 (2026)
Title 23. Libraries
Subtitle 1. State Library Agencies
§ 23–108LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, a public, school, college, or university library in this State shall prohibit inspection, use, or disclosure of any circulation record or other item, collection, or grouping of information about an individual that:
(1)
Is maintained by a library;
(2)
Contains an individual’s name or the identifying number, symbol, or other identifying particular assigned to the individual; and
(3)
Identifies the use a patron makes of that library’s materials, services, or facilities.
(b)
A public, school, college, or university library in the State shall permit inspection, use, or disclosure of the circulation record of an individual only:
(1)
If necessary for the reasonable operation of the library;
(2)
On written consent of the individual; or
(3)
By subpoena or court order.