Title 30, Title 30

(1) An advertisement for an agreement that refers to or states the monetary amount of any payment and the right to acquire ownership of property must clearly and conspicuously state: (a) that the transaction advertised is a rental-purchase agreement; (b) the total payments necess…

(1) Except when inconsistent with the provisions of this part, a violation of this part is a violation of Title 30, chapter 14, part 1. (2) (a) A lessor may not be held liable for a violation of the provisions of this part if the lessor proves by a preponderance of evidence that …

This part may be cited as the "Montana Firearms Freedom Act".

The legislature declares that the authority for this part is the following: (1) The 10th amendment to the United States constitution guarantees to the states and their people all powers not granted to the federal government elsewhere in the constitution and reserves to the state …

As used in this part, the following definitions apply: (1) "Borders of Montana" means the boundaries of Montana described in Article I, section 1, of the 1889 Montana constitution. (2) "Firearms accessories" means items that are used in conjunction with or mounted upon a firearm …

A personal firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition that is manufactured commercially or privately in Montana and that remains within the borders of Montana is not subject to federal law or federal regulation, including registration, under the authority of congress to regulate…

Section 30-20-104 does not apply to: (1) a firearm that cannot be carried and used by one person; (2) a firearm that has a bore diameter greater than 1 1/2 inches and that uses smokeless powder, not black powder, as a propellant; (3) ammunition with a projectile that explodes usi…

A firearm manufactured or sold in Montana under this part must have the words "Made in Montana" clearly stamped on a central metallic part, such as the receiver or frame.

This part may be cited as the "Montana Ammunition Availability Act".

(1) In recognition that the people of Montana have reserved to themselves the individual right to bear arms in Article II, section 12, of the Montana constitution, the legislature finds that both this right and the firearms that the people possess are at serious risk if the peopl…

As used in this part, the following definitions apply: (1) "Ammunition components" means propellants, primers, and cartridge cases. (2) "Black powder" means a propellant made from potassium or sodium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur or a substitute for black powder made differently …

The provisions of 27-1-720 apply to ammunition components manufactured in Montana.

The establishment of a primary business is a qualified economic development purpose pursuant to 90-1-117 through 90-1-119 and Title 90, chapter 1, part 2.

(Temporary) Tax exemption for manufacturing of ammunition components -- conditions -- real property exemption applies to safety zone. (1) A person or entity in this state engaged in the primary business of the manufacture of ammunition components that meets the conditions in subs…

(Temporary) Tax exemptions for providing loans to manufacturer of ammunition components -- conditions. (1) Subject to subsection (2), a lender or investor that provides loans to a person or entity in this state engaged in the primary business of the manufacture of ammunition comp…

(1) The provisions of this section apply only to a contract that: (a) Is between a governmental entity and a company with at least 10 full-time employees; and (b) has a value of at least $100,000 that is paid wholly or partly from public funds of the governmental entity. (2) Exce…

As used in this part, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply: (1) "Nonferrous metal" means metal and metal alloys not containing significant quantities of iron or steel, including but not limited to: (a) copper; (b) brass; (c) aluminum, other than …

(1) A salvage metal dealer shall: (a) maintain a nonferrous metal acquisition record for nonferrous metal transactions that include a catalytic converter or that exceed $50; (b) retain a nonferrous metal acquisition record for a period of not less than 2 years from the date of th…

A salvage metal dealer who violates the provisions of 30-22-102 is guilty of a misdemeanor. Absolute liability, as provided for in 45-2-104, is imposed for a violation of 30-22-102.

(1) A seller who is not a licensed salvage metal dealer may not sell more than one catalytic converter to a salvage metal dealer a day. (2) Unless the transaction or exchange is with another salvage metal dealer, a salvage metal dealer may not: (a) provide any consideration to a …

(1) This part may be cited as the "Genetic Information Privacy Act". (2) The legislature finds and declares that: (a) (i) the people of Montana regard their privacy as a fundamental right and an essential element of individual freedom; and (ii) Article II, section 10, of the Mont…

As used in this part, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following definitions apply: (1) "Biological sample" means any human material known to contain DNA, including tissue, blood, urine, or saliva. (2) "Consumer" means an individual who is a resident of this st…

(1) This part does not apply to: (a) protected health information that is collected by a covered entity or business associate as those terms are defined in 45 CFR, parts 160 and 164, if separate informed consent related to the collection, use, and dissemination of genetic or neur…

To safeguard the privacy, confidentiality, security, and integrity of a consumer's genetic or neurotechnology data, an entity shall: (1) provide clear and complete information regarding the entity's policies and procedures for the collection, use, or disclosure of genetic or neur…

(1) The disclosure of genetic or neurotechnology data pursuant to this part must comply with all state and federal laws for the protection of privacy and security. (2) Notwithstanding any other provisions in 30-23-104, an entity may not disclose a consumer's genetic or neurotechn…

(1) The attorney general has the sole authority to enforce this part. (2) The attorney general may initiate a civil enforcement action against a person for violation of this part. (3) In an action to enforce this part, the attorney general may recover: (a) actual damages to the c…

This part may be cited as the "Financial Freedom and Innovation Act".

As used in this part, the following definitions apply: (1) "Affiliate persons" means a person who owns more than 10% of a digital asset or network token from the current available supply. (2) "Blockchain" means data that is: (a) shared across a peer-to-peer network to create a le…

(1) A governing authority may not accept or require a payment using central bank digital currency. (2) A governing authority may not participate in a test of central bank digital currency by the board of governors of the federal reserve system or a branch or agency of the federal…

A governing authority may not prohibit, restrict, or otherwise impair the ability of an individual or business to: (1) accept digital assets as a method of payment for legal goods and services; or (2) take custody of digital assets using a self-hosted wallet or hardware wallet.

A business or individual in the state may: (1) operate a node for the purpose of connecting to a blockchain protocol and participating in the blockchain protocol's operations; (2) develop software on a blockchain protocol; (3) transfer digital assets to another business or indivi…

(1) A business offering to provide staking as a service for individuals or to other businesses may not be considered as offering a security or investment contract pursuant to state securities laws. (2) Nothing in this part may preclude the commissioner from instituting appropriat…

(1) In order to be eligible for exemption under 30-10-105, a network token issuer seeking to offer or sell a network token in a transaction that is subject to the laws of this state shall provide the commissioner with the following: (a) the name, legal status, and website of the …

A foreign corporation that has previously issued network tokens may be granted an exemption under 30-10-105 if, prior to the offer or sale of tokens, the foreign corporation completes the following: (1) registers with the secretary of state as provided in 35-2-820 through 35-2-83…

(1) In order for a network token issuer to receive an exemption under 30-10-105, the aggregate of network tokens that may be sold by a network token issuer to accredited or nonaccredited investors in a 12-month period may not exceed $250 million as the amount is adjusted annually…

As used in this part, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following definitions apply: (1) "Child sexual abuse material" means child pornography as defined in 18 U.S.C. 2256. (2) (a) "Content provider" means any person or entity that is responsible, in whole or in…

(1) A content provider who produces, publishes, distributes, or maintains a substantial amount of sexually explicit visual content in a manner in which the visual content is reasonably accessible in Montana may not produce, publish, distribute, or maintain child sexual abuse mate…

(1) A victim, or the parent or guardian of a victim if the victim is currently under 18 years of age, depicted in child sexual abuse material that is accessed in violation of 30-25-202 may maintain an action to seek the remedies available under 30-25-204 as well as restitution fo…

(1) A plaintiff who brings an action under 30-25-203 may seek any of the following: (a) injunctive relief; (b) declaratory relief; (c) compensatory damages; (d) punitive damages; (e) statutory damages, which are the following amounts: (i) $100,000 for a strict violation of 30-25-…

This part may be cited as the "Child Digital Protection Act".

(1) The legislature finds that social media influencers can make significant amounts of money from digital content. Some influencers use the influencers' minor children as subjects of the content. The children featured in family-produced video content generate interest in and rev…

As used in this part, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following definitions apply: (1) "Age of majority" means 18 years of age. (2) "Content creation" means content shared on an online platform that generates compensation. (3) "Content creator" means a person …

(1) A content creator meeting the criteria under subsection (2) shall compensate, under subsection (3), the content creator's minor child whose likeness, name, or photograph constitutes the video content meeting the criteria in subsection (2)(a). (2) This section applies to a con…

(1) On reaching the age of majority, an individual previously covered under 30-25-304 may request the permanent deletion of a video segment that includes the likeness, name, or photograph of the individual from an online platform or network that provided compensation to the indiv…

(1) An individual harmed by a violation of 30-25-304 and 30-25-305 may maintain a cause of action for the following remedies: (a) injunctive relief; (b) damages in an amount that is the greater of: (i) $1,500; or (ii) actual damages sustained to the individual as a result of the …

(1) A content creator whose content meets the criteria under 30-25-304(2) shall maintain the following records annually and shall provide the records to the minor on request: (a) the name and documentary proof of the age of the minor engaged in the work of content creation; (b) t…