30-14-1501. Definitions — unsolicited advertisement through facsimile transmission prohibited — violation. (1) As used in this section, the following definitions apply:

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Terms Used In Montana Code 30-14-1501

(a)”Telephone facsimile machine” means equipment that has the capacity to:

(i)transcribe text or images, or both, from paper into an electronic signal and to transmit that signal over a regular telephone line onto paper; or

(ii)transcribe text or images, or both, from an electronic signal received over a regular telephone line onto paper.

(b)”Unsolicited advertisement” means any material advertising the commercial availability or quality of any property, goods, or service that is transmitted to a person without that person’s prior express invitation or permission.

(2)(a) Except as provided in subsection (2)(b), a person may not use a telephone facsimile machine, computer, or other device to send an unsolicited advertisement to a telephone facsimile machine.

(b)The prohibition contained in subsection (2)(a) does not pertain to a facsimile transmission containing public safety information that is sent by a law enforcement or public safety entity.

(3)A violation of this section is a violation of Title 30, chapter 14, part 1.