Montana § 32-1-401 - Bank Advertising Before Issuance Of Charter
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 32-1-401 — Bank Advertising Before Issuance Of Charter, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-1-401. Bank Advertising Before Issuance Of Charter
Bank advertising before issuance of charter. It shall be unlawful for any individual, firm, or corporation to advertise, publish, or otherwise promulgate that it is engaged in the banking business without first having obtained authority from the department, as herein provided. Any such individual or member of such firm or officer of any such corporation so offending shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as provided by the laws of this state.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 32-1-401
What does Montana Code Annotated § 32-1-401 cover?
Section 32-1-401 ("Bank Advertising Before Issuance Of Charter") 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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