§ 259 - Penalties; remedy
§ 259. Penalties; remedy
(a) A person who, without authorization, discloses criminal record check information received under this subchapter shall be fined not more than $2,000.00. Each unauthorized disclosure shall constitute a separate violation.
(b) A person who suffers damages as a result of wilful unauthorized disclosure of criminal record check information received under this subchapter may recover those damages together with reasonable attorney's fees in a civil action.
(c) In addition to any other penalties described in this section, the commissioner may initiate a review of the professional licensure of any person who wilfully discloses criminal record check information received under this subchapter. (Added 1997, No. 163 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)