Montana Code 32-6-106. Unauthorized disclosure of electronic funds transfer records
32-6-106. Unauthorized disclosure of electronic funds transfer records. (1) A person commits the offense of unauthorized disclosure of electronic funds transfer records if the person has lawful access to the records by virtue of office or employment and:
Terms Used In Montana Code 32-6-106
- Electronic funds transfer: The transfer of money between accounts by consumer electronic systems-such as automated teller machines (ATMs) and electronic payment of bills-rather than by check or cash. (Wire transfers, checks, drafts, and paper instruments do not fall into this category.) Source: OCC
- Electronic funds transfer: means any transfer of funds, other than a transaction originated by check, draft, or similar paper instrument that is initiated through an electronic terminal, telephone, computer, or magnetic tape for the purpose of ordering, instructing, or authorizing a financial institution to debit or credit an account. See Montana Code 32-6-103
- Person: means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, or any other business organization. See Montana Code 32-6-103
- 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
(a)permits another, who lacks lawful access to the records, to inspect, copy, or read the records; or
(b)transfers the records to another who lacks lawful access to the records.
(2)A person convicted of the offense of unauthorized disclosure of electronic funds transfer records shall be imprisoned in the state prison for any term not to exceed 1 year, be fined not more than $5,000, or be punished by both imprisonment and fine.