Montana § 37-8-434 - Criminal Background Check
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 37-8-434 — Criminal Background Check, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37-8-434. Criminal Background Check
Criminal background check. (1) Each applicant for licensure shall submit a full set of the applicant's fingerprints to the board for the purpose of obtaining a state and federal criminal history background check. The Montana department of justice may share this fingerprint data with the federal bureau of investigation. (2) Each license applicant is responsible to pay all fees charged in relation to obtaining the state and federal criminal history background check. (3) The board may require licensees renewing their licenses to submit a full set of their fingerprints to the board for the purpose of obtaining a state and federal criminal history background check. The Montana department of justice may share this fingerprint data with the federal bureau of investigation.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 37-8-434
What does Montana Code Annotated § 37-8-434 cover?
Section 37-8-434 ("Criminal Background Check") 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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