Montana § 81-3-222 - Compensation For Animals Killed
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 81-3-222 — Compensation For Animals Killed, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 81-3-222. Compensation For Animals Killed
Compensation for animals killed. The value of the animal taken and killed shall be determined by three disinterested parties living in the vicinity where the animal is seized. The amount of money awarded to the owner is full compensation for the loss of the animal. All money disbursed under this section shall be paid out of the department's funds in the state special revenue fund, and whenever possible the dead bodies of the animals killed shall be disposed of for cash and the proceeds turned into the fund.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 81-3-222
What does Montana Code Annotated § 81-3-222 cover?
Section 81-3-222 ("Compensation For Animals Killed") 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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