32-11-307. Examination of licensees and subsidiaries. - Montana Statutes

     32-11-307. Examination of licensees and subsidiaries. (1) The department may at any time examine a licensee or an affiliate or subsidiary of a licensee. Licensure under this chapter constitutes implied consent to examination by the department.
     (2) The department shall examine a licensee at least once during each calendar year.
     (3) At the department's request, the following persons shall provide to the department the books, accounts, and records of a licensee or a licensee's affiliate or subsidiary and shall otherwise facilitate the department's examination of the licensee to the fullest extent possible:
     (a) a director, officer, or employee of a licensee being examined by the department;
     (b) a director, officer, or employee of an affiliate or subsidiary of a licensee being examined by the department;
     (c) a person having custody of the books, accounts, or records of a licensee being examined by the department;
     (d) a person having custody of the books, accounts, or records of an affiliate or subsidiary of a licensee being examined by the department.
     (4) The department may retain a certified public accountant, attorney, appraiser, or other person to assist the department in the examination of a licensee or an affiliate or subsidiary of a licensee if the department determines that the assistance is necessary. Within 10 days after receipt of a statement from the department, the licensee being examined shall pay the fees of a person retained by the department under this subsection.

     History: En. Sec. 35, Ch. 411, L. 2007.