171.44—Improper use of reports.

(a) The Attorney General may bring a civil action against any person who obtains or uses a financial disclosure report:

(1) For any unlawful purpose;

(2) For any commercial purpose, other than for news or community dissemination to the general public;

(3) For determining or establishing the credit rating of any individual;

(4) For use, directly or indirectly, in the solicitation of money for any political, charitable, or other purpose.

(b) The court in which such action is brought may assess a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 against any person who obtains or uses the reports for these prohibited purposes. Such remedy shall be in addition to any other remedy available under statutory or common law.

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171.44—Improper use of reports.