Ch. 19

2003 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(ii) The custodian may not disclose personal information for
surveys, marketing, and solicitations without written consent from the person in
interest.

(iii) 1. At any time the person in interest may withdraw consent
to disclose personal information by notifying the custodian.

2. The withdrawal by the person in interest of consent to
disclose personal information shall take effect as soon as practicable after it is
received by the custodian.

(iv) The custodian may not disclose personal information under this
paragraph for use in telephone solicitations.

(v) Personal information disclosed under this paragraph may be
used only for surveys, marketing, or solicitations and only for a purpose approved by
the Motor Vehicle Administration.

(5) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs (3) and (4) of this
subsection, a custodian shall disclose personal information:

(i) for use by a federal, state, or local government, including a law
enforcement agency, or a court in carrying out its functions;

(ii) for use in connection with matters of:

1.       motor vehicle or driver safety;

2.       motor vehicle theft;

3.       motor vehicle emissions;

4.       motor vehicle product alterations, recalls, or advisories;

5.       performance monitoring of motor vehicle parts and
dealers; and

6.       removal of nonowner records from the original records of
motor vehicle manufacturers;

(iii) for use by a private detective agency licensed by the Secretary of
State Police under Title 13 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article or a
security guard service licensed by the Secretary of State Police under Title 19 of the
Business Occupations and Professions Article for a purpose permitted under this
paragraph;

(iv) for use in connection with a civil, administrative, arbitral, or
criminal proceeding in a federal, state, or local court or regulatory agency for service
of process, investigation in anticipation of litigation, and execution or enforcement of
judgments or orders;

(v) for purposes of research or statistical reporting as approved by
the Motor Vehicle Administration provided that the personal information is not
published, redisclosed, or used to contact the individual;

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