Montana § 7-1-2103 - County Powers

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 7-1-2103 — County Powers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 7-1-2103. County Powers

County powers. A county has power to: (1) except as provided in 7-5-103 (2)(d)(iv) and 7-5-121 (2)(c)(iv), sue and be sued; (2) purchase and hold lands within its limits; (3) make contracts and purchase and hold personal property that may be necessary to the exercise of its powers; (4) make orders for the disposition or use of its property that the interests of its inhabitants require; (5) subject to 15-10-420 , levy and collect taxes for public or governmental purposes, as described in 7-6-2527 , under its exclusive jurisdiction unless prohibited by law.

Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 7-1-2103

What does Montana Code Annotated § 7-1-2103 cover?

Section 7-1-2103 ("County Powers") 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.

How do I cite Montana § 7-1-2103?

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Is this the official text of Montana law?

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