The ban makes it a violation each time 'a user accesses TikTok, is offered the ability to access TikTok, or is offered the ability to download TikTok.'
SAN FRANCISCO - Montana on Wednesday became the first US state to ban TikTok, with the law set to take effect next year as debate escalates over the impact and security of the popular video app.
The ban makes it a violation each time "a user accesses TikTok, is offered the ability to access TikTok, or is offered the ability to download TikTok."Under the law, Apple and Google will have to remove TikTok from their app stores and companies will face possible daily fines.
"We want to reassure Montanans that they can continue using TikTok to express themselves, earn a living, and find community as we continue working to defend the rights of our users inside and outside of Montana." The app is owned by Chinese firm ByteDance and is accused by a wide swathe of US politicians of being under the tutelage of the Chinese government and a tool of espionage by Beijing, something the company furiously denies.
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