Section 14-1324 - "Mug shot" Web sites(a) This section applies to the operator of a Web site that charges a fee to remove an arrest or detention photograph or digital image.(b) An individual may request an operator of a Web site to remove the individual's photograph or digital image from the operator's Web site if: (1) The photograph or digital image was taken during the arrest or detention of the individual for a criminal or traffic charge or suspected violation of a criminal or traffic law; and(2)(i) The court record or police record that contained the photograph or digital image was expunged under Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the Criminal Procedure Article;(ii) The individual has successfully petitioned a court to have the court record or police record that contained the photograph or digital image shielded or otherwise removed from public inspection; or(iii) The individual has successfully petitioned a court to vacate the judgment that resulted from the arrest or detention.(c) An individual shall make a request for removal of a photograph or digital image under subsection (b) of this section by:(1) Written request sent by certified mail; or(2) Electronic mail using an electronic postmark if the operator makes available a secure electronic mail connection on the operator's Web site.(d) An operator of a Web site shall remove the photograph or digital image of an individual within 30 days after receiving a request under subsection (c) of this section.(e) Within 5 business days after removing a photograph or digital image of an individual, the operator of a Web site shall send a written confirmation of the removal to the individual.(f) An operator of a Web site may not charge an individual for the removal of the individual's photograph or digital image under this section.(g) A violation of this section is:(1) An unfair or deceptive trade practice within the meaning of Title 13 of this article; and(2) Subject to the enforcement and penalty provisions contained in Title 13 of this article.Added by 2015 Md. Laws, Ch. 453,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2015.