The Vermont Statutes Online
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Title 15A : Adoption Act
Chapter 007 : Prohibited and Permissible Activities in Connection with Adoption
(Cite as: 15A V.S.A. § 7-102)-
§ 7-102. Unauthorized disclosure of information
(a) A person who knowingly discloses confidential adoption information or identifying information in violation of this title shall be fined not more than $1,000.00.
(b) In addition to the penalties provided in subsection (a) of this section, a person who is the subject of information contained in a record made confidential by this title may file an action for damages or equitable relief against any person who obtains unauthorized information or who discloses unauthorized information, or is likely to do so. (Added 1995, No. 161 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
