Unauthorized Disclosure Of Information Obtained In Department Of Justice Investigations A Criminal Act

(1) No information obtained by the department of justice or its agents and attorneys as a result of an investigation may be disclosed except in accordance with the laws applicable to the source of information. However, the information may be used or disclosed under 40-5-261 and rules adopted under 40-5-262 or as necessary in any court action. (2) Each employee violating the disclosure provisions is subject to the criminal charge and penalties applicable to the source of information.