Montana Code 30-14-1402. Purpose — scope — rulemaking
30-14-1402. Purpose — scope — rulemaking. (1) The purposes of this part are to require telemarketers to register in this state, to establish standards of conduct for telemarketers, and to provide penalties for violations of this part.
Terms Used In Montana Code 30-14-1402
- Consumer: means a person who is or may be required to pay for goods or services offered by a seller or telemarketer through telemarketing. See Montana Code 30-14-1403
- Department: means the department of justice created in 2-15-2001. See Montana Code 30-14-1403
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
- Person: means a natural person, corporation, trust, partnership, incorporated or unincorporated association, or other legal entity. See Montana Code 30-14-1403
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201
- Telemarketing: means a plan, program, or campaign that is conducted by telephone to induce the purchase of goods or services and that involves more than one telephone call to a consumer. See Montana Code 30-14-1403
(2)This part does not apply to any claim brought by a person under Title 30, chapter 14, part 5, and the provisions of Title 30, chapter 14, part 5, do not apply to any claim brought by a person pursuant to the provisions of this part.
(3)The department shall adopt rules to implement the provisions of this part. The rules must include but are not limited to rules:
(a)establishing forms and procedures for registration, registration renewal, and bonding of sellers or telemarketers;
(b)for administering a telemarketing fraud consumer awareness program; and
(c)ensuring that proper procedures are in place for maintaining civil and criminal actions for violations of this part.