Current through the 2023 Legislative Sessions
Section 32-49-03 - Exceptions to liability1. As used in this section: a. "Child" means an unemancipated individual who is less than eighteen years of age.b. "Parent" means an individual recognized as a parent under a law of this state other than this chapter.2. A person is not liable under this chapter if the person proves that disclosure of, or a threat to disclose, an intimate image was:a. Made in good faith: (2) In a legal proceeding; or(3) For medical education or treatment;b. Made in good faith in the reporting or investigation of:(2) Unsolicited and unwelcome conduct;c. Related to a matter of public concern or public interest; ord. Reasonably intended to assist the depicted individual.3. Subject to subsection 4, a defendant who is a parent or legal guardian of a child is not liable under this chapter for a disclosure or threatened disclosure of an intimate image of the child.4. If a defendant asserts an exception to liability under subsection 3, the exception does not apply if the plaintiff proves the disclosure was:a. Prohibited by law other than this chapter; orb. Made for the purpose of sexual arousal, sexual gratification, humiliation, degradation, or monetary or commercial gain.Added by S.L. 2023 , ch. 316( SB 2041 ), § 1, eff. 8/1/2023.