Montana Introduces Law to Outright Ban TikTok |
CNN: Montana became the first US state on Friday to pass legislation banning TikTok on all personal devices, sending a bill to Gov. Greg Gianforte prohibiting TikTok from operating within state lines and barring app stores from offering TikTok for downloads. The legislation marks the furthest step yet by a state government to restrict TikTok over perceived security concerns and comes as some federal lawmakers have called for a national ban of TikTok. Lawmakers in Montana’s House voted 54-43 to give final approval to the bill, known as SB419. Should Gianforte sign the bill, it would take effect in January. The legislation specifically names TikTok as a target of the bill, and outlines potential penalties of $10,000 per violation per day. The penalties would also apply to any app store found to have violated the law. Individual users of TikTok, meanwhile, would not be penalized for accessing TikTok (CNN). CNBC: TikTok said it opposes the bill, adding that there’s no clear path for the Montana government to enforce it or punish violators (CNBC). |
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What a great idea......ban everything Chinese, don't give China any ability to spy on us, get all Chinese citizens out of our schools and businesses.