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§ 15-608. Disclosures by custodian by agent; requirements.

MD Est & Trusts Code § 15-608 (2019) (N/A)
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To the extent that a power of attorney expressly grants an agent authority over the content of electronic communications sent or received by the principal and unless directed otherwise by the principal or a court, a custodian shall disclose to the agent the content if the agent provides the custodian:

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

(2)    An original or copy of the power of attorney expressly granting the agent authority over the content of electronic communications 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.

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