§329-68 - Protection of records; divulging confidential information prohibited; penalties.
§329-68 Protection of records;
divulging confidential information prohibited; penalties.
(a) All records and information required under this part shall be kept
confidential; provided that disclosure of records and information to authorized
state, county, and federal agencies is permissible.
(b) The department of public safety shall
adopt and enforce rules as may be necessary to prevent improper acquisition or
use of confidential information.
(c) Any manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer or
other person, including one who is authorized to obtain information, who,
knowing the information obtained is from confidential records or files,
intentionally discloses the records or information other than authorized by
law, or who intentionally or knowingly aids or abets in the inspection or
disclosure of such records or information by any person not authorized to
inspect such records and information, shall be imprisoned not more than thirty
days or fined not more than $5,000, or both. [L 1990, c 200, pt of §1; am L
1993, c 225, §4]