Montana § 22-1-1103 - Nondisclosure Of Library Records
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 22-1-1103 — Nondisclosure Of Library Records, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-1-1103. Nondisclosure Of Library Records
Nondisclosure of library records. (1) No person may release or disclose a library record or portion of a library record to any person except in response to: (a) a written request of the person identified in that record, according to procedures and forms giving written consent as determined by the library; or (b) an order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction, upon a finding that the disclosure of such record is necessary because the merits of public disclosure clearly exceed the demand for individual privacy. (2) A library is not prevented from publishing or making available to the public reasonable statistical reports regarding library registration and book circulation if those reports are presented so that no individual is identified therein. (3) Library records may be disclosed to the extent necessary to return overdue or stolen materials or collect fines.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Montana Code Annotated § 22-1-1103 cover?
Section 22-1-1103 ("Nondisclosure Of Library Records") 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.
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