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     32-8-502. Definitions. Unless the context requires otherwise, in this part, the following definitions apply:
     (1) "Financial institution" includes state and national banks, state and federal savings and loan associations, trust companies, investment companies, and state and federal credit unions. The term does not include a title insurer while engaging in the conduct of the business of title insurance, an underwritten title company, or an escrow company.
     (2) (a) "Financial record" means:
     (i) an original or copy of a record or document held by a foreign capital depository that directly or indirectly pertains to a customer of the depository;
     (ii) information contained in the original or copy of the record or document; or
     (iii) the name of a customer.
     (b) A record or document may, for the purposes of this subsection (2), be in a paper, electronic, or other format.
     (3) "Investigation" includes an inquiry by a peace officer, as defined by 46-1-202, a sheriff, or a county attorney or an inquiry made for the purpose of determining whether there has been a violation of a law enforceable by imprisonment, fine, or monetary liability.
     (4) "Local agency" includes a county, city, town, or other local government entity.
     (5) "State agency" means an office, department, division, bureau, board, or commission of state government that is not a supervisory agency, including the legislature.
     (6) "Subpoena" includes subpoena duces tecum.

     History: En. Sec. 30, Ch. 382, L. 1997.

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