Md. Code, Est. & Trusts § 15-608

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session from Chs. 2 through 1049, effective on or before 6/1/2024

Section 15-608 - Disclosures by custodian by agent; requirements

To the extent that a power of attorney expressly grants an agent authority over the content of electronic communications sent or received by the principal and unless directed otherwise by the principal or a court, a custodian shall disclose to the agent the content if the agent provides the custodian:

(1) A written request for disclosure in a physical or electronic form;

(2) An original or copy of the power of attorney expressly granting the agent authority over the content of electronic communications of the principal;

(3) A certification by the agent, under penalty of perjury, that the power of attorney is in effect; and

(4) If requested by the custodian:

(i) A number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the principal's account; or

(ii) Evidence linking the account to the principal.

Md. Code, ET § 15-608

Added by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 365,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2016.

Added by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 364,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2016.