Montana § 19-19-302 - Officer's Contribution Deducted From Salary
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 19-19-302 — Officer's Contribution Deducted From Salary, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-19-302. Officer's Contribution Deducted From Salary
Officer's contribution deducted from salary. The treasurer of an incorporated city that has a police retirement fund shall retain from the monthly salary of each police officer on the active list a sum equal to 6% of the officer's monthly compensation for services as a police officer, exclusive of overtime and payments made in lieu of sick leave and annual leave. The monthly deduction from the salaries of police officers must be paid into the city's police retirement fund for the purpose of paying the salaries of police officers on the retired list.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 19-19-302
What does Montana Code Annotated § 19-19-302 cover?
Section 19-19-302 ("Officer's Contribution Deducted From Salary") 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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