Montana § 18-1-118 - Access To Records Of Contracting Entities
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 18-1-118 — Access To Records Of Contracting Entities, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-1-118. Access To Records Of Contracting Entities
Access to records of contracting entities. Money may not be spent by a state agency under a contract with a nonstate entity unless the contract contains a provision that allows the legislative auditor sufficient access to the records of the nonstate entity to determine whether the parties have complied with the terms of the contract. The access to records is necessary to carry out the functions provided for in Title 5, chapter 13. A state agency may terminate a contract, without incurring liability, for the refusal of a nonstate entity to allow access to records as required by this section.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 18-1-118
What does Montana Code Annotated § 18-1-118 cover?
Section 18-1-118 ("Access To Records Of Contracting Entities") 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 § 18-1-118?
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