Montana § 53-2-105 - Misuse Of Public Assistance Information Unlawful
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 53-2-105 — Misuse Of Public Assistance Information Unlawful, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53-2-105. Misuse Of Public Assistance Information Unlawful
Misuse of public assistance information unlawful. Except as provided in 53-2-211 , it is unlawful for a person, body, association, firm, corporation, or other agency to solicit, disclose, receive, or make use of or to authorize, knowingly permit, participate in, or acquiesce in the use of lists or names for commercial or political purposes of any nature or for any purpose not directly connected with the administration of public assistance. However, the department may, to the extent permitted by federal law, disclose public assistance information to an agency of the state or to any other organization if the information is used solely for purposes directly connected with the administration of a program or purpose of the agency.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 53-2-105
What does Montana Code Annotated § 53-2-105 cover?
Section 53-2-105 ("Misuse Of Public Assistance Information Unlawful") 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 § 53-2-105?
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