Montana § 16-11-107 - Secretary Of State As Process Agent For Unlicensed Person Doing Business In State
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§ 16-11-107. Secretary Of State As Process Agent For Unlicensed Person Doing Business In State
Secretary of state as process agent for unlicensed person doing business in state. Every person who engages in the regular or systematic solicitation of consumers in this state to purchase tobacco products in any manner without a license as required by this chapter must, by so doing, be considered to appoint the secretary of state as its agent upon whom all lawful process may be served. The secretary of state may be served with process issued within this state in any action or proceeding against the unlicensed person arising out of any contract or transaction. The regular and systematic solicitation of consumers in this state is considered to signify the person's assent to personal jurisdiction in the courts of this state and agreement that service of process on the secretary of state will have the same legal effect and validity as personal service of process upon the person in this state.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 16-11-107
What does Montana Code Annotated § 16-11-107 cover?
Section 16-11-107 ("Secretary Of State As Process Agent For Unlicensed Person Doing Business In State") 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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