Montana § 30-14-503 - Disclosure Obligation

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 30-14-503 — Disclosure Obligation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 30-14-503. Disclosure Obligation

Disclosure obligation. Before any personal solicitation, each seller shall, at the time of initial contact or communication with the potential buyer, clearly and expressly disclose the individual seller's name, the name of the business, firm, or organization that the seller represents, and the identity or kinds of goods or services that the seller wishes to demonstrate or sell. When the initial contact is made in person, the seller shall also show the potential buyer an identification card that clearly states the seller's name and the name of the business or organization that the seller represents. The disclosures required by this section must be made before asking any questions or making any statements except an initial greeting. Failure to provide the information required by this section may be punished by a civil fine of not more than $1,000 for each violation.

Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Montana Code Annotated § 30-14-503 cover?

Section 30-14-503 ("Disclosure Obligation") 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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