31-1-212. Investigations and complaints. (1) The department may make those investigations it considers necessary, and to the extent necessary for this purpose, it may examine a licensee or any other person and may compel the production of relevant books, records, accounts, and documents.
(2) A retail buyer having reason to believe that this part relating to the buyer's retail installment contract has been violated may file with the department a written complaint setting forth the details of the alleged violation, and the department, upon receipt of the complaint, may inspect the pertinent books, records, letters, and contracts of the licensee and retail seller involved.
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 282, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 139, Ch. 431, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 74-605; amd. Sec. 970, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 31. Credit Transactions and Relationships
Chapter 1. Credit Transactions
Part 2. Retail Installment Sales
31-1-202. Definitions -- scope
31-1-203. Notice and opportunity for hearing -- service -- penalties -- exception
31-1-205. through 31-1-210 reserved
31-1-211. Powers of department
31-1-212. Investigations and complaints
31-1-213. through 31-1-220 reserved
31-1-221. Licensing of sales finance companies required
31-1-224. through 31-1-230 reserved
31-1-231. Requirements of retail installment contracts
31-1-232. Buyer's right of rescission
31-1-234. Transfer of equity -- fee
31-1-236. Notice and receipt of payment
31-1-237. through 31-1-240 reserved
31-1-241. Finance charge limitation