Montana § 39-4-105 - Retail Stores

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 39-4-105 — Retail Stores, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 39-4-105. Retail Stores

Retail stores. (1) A period of 8 hours shall constitute a day's work and a period of not to exceed 48 hours shall constitute a week's work in all cities and towns having a population of 2,500 or over for all persons employed in retail stores and in all leased businesses where the lessor dictates the price, kind of merchandise that is sold, and the hours and conditions of operation of the business; all persons employed in delivering goods sold in such stores; all persons employed in wholesale warehouses used for supplying retail establishments with goods; and all persons employed in delivering goods to retail establishments from such wholesale warehouses. (2) The provisions of this section shall not apply to registered pharmacists or assistant pharmacists. (3) Any person, corporation, agent, manager, or employer who shall violate any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than $50 or more than $600 or by imprisonment in the county jail for not less than 30 days or more than 7 months or by both such fine and imprisonment.

Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 39-4-105

What does Montana Code Annotated § 39-4-105 cover?

Section 39-4-105 ("Retail Stores") 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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