Ch. 361                                    2004 LAWS OF MARYLAND

4.       a hotel, motel, or other lodging facility;

5.       a theater or sports arena;

6.       a school or other educational institution;

7.       a bank or other financial institution;

8.       any part of a day care home used for the care and custody

of a child; or

9. another place of public use or accommodation.

(ii) "Private place" includes a tanning room, dressing room,
bedroom, or restroom.

(4) (i) "Visual surveillance" means the deliberate, surreptitious
observation of an individual by any means.

(ii) "Visual surveillance" includes surveillance by:

1.       direct sight;

2.       the use of mirrors; or

3.       the use of cameras.

(iii) "Visual surveillance" does not include a casual, momentary, or
unintentional observation of an individual.

(b)     This section does not apply to a person who without prurient intent:

(1)     conducts filming by or for the print or broadcast media;

(2)     conducts or procures another to conduct visual surveillance of an
individual to protect property or public safety or prevent crime; or

(3)     conducts visual surveillance and:

(i) holds a license issued under Title 13 or Title 19 of the Business
Occupations and Professions Article; and

(ii) is acting within the scope of the person's occupation.

(c)     A person may not with prurient intent conduct or procure another to
conduct visual surveillance of an individual in a private place without the consent of
that individual.

(d)     A person who violates this section is guilty of a [misdemeanor] FELONY
and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding [6 months] 5 3 YEARS 1
YEAR or a fine not exceeding [$1,000] $10,000 $2,500 or both.

(e)     (1) An individual who was under visual surveillance in violation of this
section has a civil cause of action against any person who conducted or procured
another to conduct the visual surveillance.

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