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.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 4. Agricultural Commodities
Part 4. Agricultural Commodities Generally
80-4-404. Terms of licenses -- renewals
80-4-406. Appointment by nonresident licensee of agent to receive process
80-4-407. Reports to the department
80-4-408. Examination of books
80-4-409. Confidentiality of records
80-4-410. Publication of reports
80-4-411. Employment of assistants
80-4-412. through 80-4-414 reserved
80-4-415. Creation of commodity dealer/public warehouse operators account -- deposit of funds
80-4-416. Deposit of deficiency funds and liquidation funds
80-4-417. and 80-4-418 reserved
80-4-419. Bankruptcy as grounds for cancellation
80-4-421. License suspension and revocation -- renewal
80-4-422. Delayed payment or purchase contracts
80-4-424. Director's authority -- investigative hearing
80-4-425. Action on bond by persons injured -- liability of surety -- statute of limitations
80-4-428. Penalty for operating without license -- misrepresentation