30-14-1402. Purpose -- scope -- rulemaking. (1) The purposes of this part are to require telemarketers to register in this state, to establish standards of conduct for telemarketers, and to provide penalties for violations of this part.
(2) This part does not apply to any claim brought by a person under Title 30, chapter 14, part 5, and the provisions of Title 30, chapter 14, part 5, do not apply to any claim brought by a person pursuant to the provisions of this part.
(3) The department shall adopt rules to implement the provisions of this part. The rules must include but are not limited to rules:
(a) establishing forms and procedures for registration, registration renewal, and bonding of sellers or telemarketers;
(b) for administering a telemarketing fraud consumer awareness program; and
(c) ensuring that proper procedures are in place for maintaining civil and criminal actions for violations of this part.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 342, L. 1999.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 14. Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection
Part 14. Montana Telemarketing Registration and Fraud Prevention Act
30-14-1402. Purpose -- scope -- rulemaking
30-14-1404. Registration of sellers or telemarketers
30-14-1405. Exemptions from registration and bonding
30-14-1406. Telemarketing fraud consumer awareness program
30-14-1407. Authority of department and county attorney
30-14-1408. Recordkeeping requirements
30-14-1409. Acts and practices not governed by part
30-14-1410. Disclosure and contract requirements
30-14-1411. Prohibited acts and practices
30-14-1412. Abusive acts and practices
30-14-1413. Civil remedies -- venue -- burden of proof
30-14-1414. Penalties -- misdemeanor and felony violations -- burden of proof