Montana § 44-15-102 - Purpose
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 44-15-102 — Purpose, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-15-102. Purpose
Purpose. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), the purpose of this part is to prohibit the use of facial recognition technology for continuous facial surveillance or facial identification by state and local government agencies and law enforcement agencies. (2) It is the intent of the legislature to provide state and local government agencies the guidelines to use, or contract with third parties to use on their behalf, facial verification and to provide law enforcement agencies the ability to use facial recognition technology for investigations of serious crimes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 44-15-102
What does Montana Code Annotated § 44-15-102 cover?
Section 44-15-102 ("Purpose") 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.
How do I cite Montana § 44-15-102?
A common citation format is "Montana Code Annotated § 44-15-102" (Montana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Montana law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Montana official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Montana attorney.
How does Montana § 44-15-102 apply to my situation?
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