Montana Code Annotated 2023

TITLE 80. AGRICULTURE

CHAPTER 4. AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES

Part 4. Agricultural Commodities Generally

Confidentiality Of Records

80-4-409. Confidentiality of records. All financial statements of warehouse operators and commodity dealers required under the provisions of parts 5 and 6 of this chapter must be kept confidential by the department and are not subject to disclosure except:

(1) upon written permission of the licensee;

(2) in actions or administrative proceedings commenced under the provisions of parts 4 through 7 of this chapter;

(3) when required by subpoena or court order;

(4) when disclosed to law enforcement agencies in connection with the investigation or prosecution of criminal offenses; or

(5) when released to a bonding company approved by the department.

History: En. Sec. 9, Ch. 539, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 452, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 76, L. 1997.