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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. Any person whose wire or oral communication is intercepted, disclosed or used in violation of this act shall:
(1) have a civil cause of action against any person who intercepts, discloses or uses, or procures any other person to intercept, disclose or use such communications; and
(2) be entitled to recover from any such person actual damages, but not less than liquidated damages computed at the rate of one hundred dollars ($100) for each day of violation or one thousand dollars ($1,000), whichever is higher; punitive damages; and a reasonable attorney's fee and other litigation costs reasonably incurred.
B. A good faith reliance on a court order or on the provisions of this act shall constitute a complete defense to any civil or criminal action.
C. Any communications common carrier which in good faith acts in reliance upon a court order or in compliance with any of the provisions of this act shall not be liable for any civil or criminal action.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 30. Criminal Offenses § 30-12-11. Right of privacy; damages - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-30-criminal-offenses/nm-st-sect-30-12-11/
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