Montana's age verification law for adult websites is outlined in Senate Bill 544 (SB 544). This law requires websites that publish adult content to implement strict age verification measures to prevent minors from accessing explicit material. The law aims to protect children from exposure to inappropriate content by ensuring that only individuals aged 18 and older can access such websites.
For more information, you can visit the official Montana legislature website: https://leg.mt.gov/
Requirements under Montana SB 544
Adult websites operating in Montana must comply with the following requirements:
Verify the age of users before granting access to adult content.
Use reliable and commercially reasonable methods to confirm that users are 18 years or older.
Implement a verification system that requires government-issued identification or other secure methods.
Display a warning page before users enter the site, indicating that age verification is required.
Protect collected user data in compliance with privacy laws and ensure it is not misused or stored unnecessarily.
Punishments for non-compliance
Failure to comply with Montana's age verification law can result in severe penalties, including:
Civil fines for each instance of non-compliance.
Potential lawsuits from individuals or guardians if minors access content.
Possible suspension or prohibition of website operations in Montana.
Liability for damages incurred by affected individuals.
Accepted methods of age verification
Under Montana SB 544, adult websites must use one or more of the following methods for age verification:
Government-issued ID verification (e.g., driver's license, passport)
Credit card verification indicating the holder is an adult
Secure third-party age verification services
Biometric authentication such as facial recognition matching ID documents
In-person verification for physical access to adult content (if applicable)
How we are compliant
To ensure compliance with Montana SB 544, we have implemented the following measures:
Partnering with third-party government ID verification services to securely verify users' ages.
Implementing encrypted data protection measures to safeguard user information.
Providing a clear and visible age verification prompt before access to any adult content.
Regularly auditing our systems to ensure compliance with Montana's legal requirements.
Ensuring that our privacy policies align with state and federal regulations.
For more details about Montana SB 544, visit: https://leg.mt.gov/.