30-14-302. Purpose. - Montana Statutes

     30-14-302. Purpose. The purposes of this part are to establish fair and open procedures for the licensing of motion pictures within the state; to prevent unfair and deceptive acts or practices and unreasonable restraints of trade in the business of motion picture distribution within the state; to promote fair and effective competition in that business; and to benefit the moviegoing public by holding down admission prices to motion picture theaters, expanding the choice of motion pictures available to the public, and preventing exposure of the public to objectionable or unsuitable motion pictures by ensuring that exhibitors have the opportunity to view a picture before committing themselves to exhibit it.

     History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 214, L. 1981.