Montana § 16-6-104 - Unlawful Alcoholic Beverage -- Seizure -- Forfeiture
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 16-6-104 — Unlawful Alcoholic Beverage -- Seizure -- Forfeiture, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-6-104. Unlawful Alcoholic Beverage -- Seizure -- Forfeiture
Unlawful alcoholic beverage -- seizure -- forfeiture. (1) An investigator or peace officer who finds an alcoholic beverage and who has reasonable cause to believe that the alcoholic beverage was obtained or kept by any person in violation of the provisions of this code may seize and remove the alcoholic beverage and the packages in which the alcoholic beverage is kept, and upon conviction of the person, the alcoholic beverage and all packages containing the alcoholic beverages are, in addition to any other penalty prescribed by this code, forfeited to the state of Montana. (2) Any alcoholic beverage that has been shipped into Montana in violation of this code must be seized by any peace officer or representative of the department and may be confiscated in the manner as provided for the confiscation of alcoholic beverages.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 16-6-104
What does Montana Code Annotated § 16-6-104 cover?
Section 16-6-104 ("Unlawful Alcoholic Beverage -- Seizure -- Forfeiture") 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 § 16-6-104?
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