Montana § 33-19-201 - Pretext Interviews Prohibited -- Exception
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 33-19-201 — Pretext Interviews Prohibited -- Exception, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33-19-201. Pretext Interviews Prohibited -- Exception
Pretext interviews prohibited -- exception. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), an insurance institution, insurance producer, or insurance-support organization may not use or authorize the use of pretext interviews to obtain information in connection with an insurance transaction. (2) A pretext interview may be undertaken to obtain information from a person or institution that does not have a generally or statutorily recognized privileged relationship with the person about whom the information relates for the purpose of investigating a claim when based upon specific information available for review by the commissioner that there is a reasonable basis for suspecting criminal activity, fraud, material misrepresentation, or material nondisclosure in connection with the claim.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 33-19-201
What does Montana Code Annotated § 33-19-201 cover?
Section 33-19-201 ("Pretext Interviews Prohibited -- Exception") 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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