Montana § 15-23-102 - Independent Appraisal Option
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 15-23-102 — Independent Appraisal Option, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-23-102. Independent Appraisal Option
Independent appraisal option. (1) The department of revenue may have property subject to the provisions of this chapter assessed by a qualified independent appraiser when both the department and the owner of the property subject to the assessment agree in writing: (a) on a particular independent appraiser to do an appraisal; (b) to share the costs of the independent appraisal; and (c) to accept the results of the appraisal. (2) Appeals from the decision of the department are subject to mediation under 15-1-212 and may be taken to the Montana tax appeal board.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 15-23-102 ("Independent Appraisal Option") 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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