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Maryland Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 10-402

Summary

Maryland is an all-party consent state for recording oral, wire, and electronic communications.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    You must be notified and agree before being recorded in a private setting.
  • 02.
    You have the right to seek civil damages if your privacy is violated by illegal recording.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Felony conviction
  • 02.
    Imprisonment for up to 5 years
  • 03.
    Fines up to $10,000

Verified Citations

Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 10-402

Source
"It is unlawful for any person to wilfully intercept... any wire, oral, or electronic communication."