Montana § 39-2-201 - Seats For Employees
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 39-2-201 — Seats For Employees, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-2-201. Seats For Employees
Seats for employees. (1) Every employer in any manufacturing, mechanical, or mercantile establishment; laundry, hotel, or restaurant; or other establishment employing any person shall provide suitable seats for all employees and shall permit them to use such seats when they are not employed in the active duties of their employment. (2) Any employer who shall fail, neglect, or refuse to provide suitable seats, as provided in this section, or who shall permit or suffer any overseer, superintendent, or other agent of any such employer to violate any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined for each offense not less than $50 or more than $200 or be imprisoned in the county jail for a period of not less than 10 or more than 60 days or both such fine and imprisonment.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 39-2-201
What does Montana Code Annotated § 39-2-201 cover?
Section 39-2-201 ("Seats For Employees") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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