# Mont. Code Ann. § 44-15-108: 44-15-108 Use of facial recognition technology by state and local government agencies -- when permitted -- restrictions on use -- exemption

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T44_C15_P1_S44-15-108

## Section

- **Citation:** Mont. Code Ann. § 44-15-108
- **Heading:** 44-15-108 Use of facial recognition technology by state and local government agencies -- when permitted -- restrictions on use -- exemption
- **Jurisdiction:** Montana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MT Code / Title 44 / Chapter 15 / Part 1 / Section 44-15-108

## Text

44-15-108 . Use of facial recognition technology by state and local government agencies -- when permitted -- restrictions on use -- exemption. (1) A state or local government agency may use, or contract with a third-party vendor for the use of, facial verification if the state or local government agency first provides a written use and privacy policy regarding facial recognition technology. The written policy must include, at a minimum:

(a) the specific purpose for facial verification by the state or local government agency;

(b) the length of term for which facial biometric data is being collected or stored; and

(c) notice that facial biometric data may not be collected on an individual without prior written consent by the individual.

(2) The state or local government agency must include an option for access to services without the use of facial verification.

(3) A third-party vendor who is contracted with a state or local government agency shall provide a copy of its written policies in accordance with 44-15-109 for use with the notice requirement outlined in subsection (1).

(4) A state or local government agency shall report the use of facial recognition technology pursuant to subsection (1) to the information technology board created in 2-15-1021 .

(5) This part does not apply to a state or local government agency that uses facial verification in association with a federal agency to verify the identity of individuals presenting themselves for travel at an airport or other port.

## Nearby sections

- [Mont. Code Ann. § 44-15-101 44-15-101 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T44_C15_P1_S44-15-101.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 44-15-102 44-15-102 Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T44_C15_P1_S44-15-102.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 44-15-103 44-15-103 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T44_C15_P1_S44-15-103.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 44-15-104 44-15-104 Prohibition of continuous facial surveillance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T44_C15_P1_S44-15-104.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 44-15-105 44-15-105 Prohibition of facial recognition technology](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T44_C15_P1_S44-15-105.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 44-15-106 44-15-106 Use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement -- when permitted -- restrictions on use -- warrant required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T44_C15_P1_S44-15-106.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 44-15-107 44-15-107 Disclosure to criminal defendants](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T44_C15_P1_S44-15-107.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 44-15-108 44-15-108 Use of facial recognition technology by state and local government agencies -- when permitted -- restrictions on use -- exemption](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T44_C15_P1_S44-15-108.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 44-15-109 44-15-109 Notice requirement -- policy and retention requirements for third-party vendors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T44_C15_P1_S44-15-109.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 44-15-110 44-15-110 Meaningful human review -- policy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T44_C15_P1_S44-15-110.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 44-15-111 44-15-111 Audit -- reporting](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T44_C15_P1_S44-15-111.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 44-15-112 44-15-112 Penalty](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T44_C15_P1_S44-15-112.md)

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