Protection of records; divulging confidential information prohibited; penalties

(a) All records and information required under this part shall be kept confidential; provided that disclosure of records and information to authorized state, county, and federal agencies is permissible. (b) [Subsection effective until December 31, 2023. For subsection effective January 1, 2024, see below.] The department of public safety shall adopt and enforce rules as may be necessary to prevent improper acquisition or use of confidential information. (b) [Subsection effective January 1, 2024. For subsection effective until December 31, 2023, see above.] The department of law enforcement shall adopt and enforce rules as may be necessary to prevent improper acquisition or use of confidential information. (c) Any manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer or other person, including one who is authorized to obtain information, who, knowing the information obtained is from confidential records or files, intentionally discloses the records or information other than authorized by law, or who intentionally or knowingly aids or abets in the inspection or disclosure of such records or information by any person not authorized to inspect such records and information, shall be imprisoned not more than thirty days or fined not more than $5,000, or both.