CIVIL ACTION; DAMAGES.

626A.391 CIVIL ACTION; DAMAGES. § Subdivision 1.General. A person who is harmed by a violation of sections 626A.35 to 626A.39 may bring a civil action against the person who violated these sections for damages and other appropriate relief, including: (1) preliminary and equitable or declaratory relief; and (2) reasonable costs and attorney fees. § Subd. 2.Limitation. An action under this section must be commenced within two years after: (1) the occurrence of the violation; or (2) the date upon which the claimant first had a reasonable opportunity to discover the violation. § Subd. 3.Defenses. (1) A good faith reliance on a court warrant or order, a grand jury subpoena, or a statutory authorization; or (2) a good faith reliance on a request of an investigative or law enforcement officer under United States Code, title 18, section 2518(7) is a complete defense against any civil or criminal action brought under sections 626A.35 to 626A.39. History: 1988 c 577 s 62; 1989 c 336 art 1 s 14; art 2 s 8