Md. Code, Est. & Trusts § 15-609

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

Section 15-609 - Disclosures by custodian by agent - Catalogue of electronic communications

Unless otherwise ordered by a court, directed by a principal, or provided by a power of attorney, a custodian shall disclose to an agent with specific authority over digital assets or general authority to act on behalf of a principal a catalogue of electronic communications sent or received by the principal and digital assets, other than the content of electronic communications, of the principal if the agent provides the custodian:

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

(2) An original or copy of the power of attorney that grants the agent specific authority over digital assets or general authority to act on behalf 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 § 15-609

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