Montana § 46-5-119 - Confidentiality Of Information
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 46-5-119 — Confidentiality Of Information, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46-5-119. Confidentiality Of Information
Confidentiality of information. The information collected or stored in any database under the provisions of 46-5-117 (2)(a) through (2)(c): (1) is private, is not a public record, and is not subject to public disclosure; (2) may be accessed by an employee of the state or of a political subdivision of the state only for the purpose of providing customer service or for statistical, administrative, or legal activities necessary to perform the employee's duties; and (3) may be maintained only for the time minimally necessary, but no more than 18 months.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 46-5-119
What does Montana Code Annotated § 46-5-119 cover?
Section 46-5-119 ("Confidentiality Of Information") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Montana § 46-5-119?
A common citation format is "Montana Code Annotated § 46-5-119" (Montana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Montana law?
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