Montana § 19-19-402 - Eligibility For Disability Retirement
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 19-19-402 — Eligibility For Disability Retirement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-19-402. Eligibility For Disability Retirement
Eligibility for disability retirement. When a police officer receives injuries or disabilities in the active discharge of duties as a police officer and the injuries or disabilities are, in the opinion of the board of police commissioners or city council of the city or town, of a character that impairs the officer's ability to discharge the duties of an active police officer, the officer must be placed on the retired list of the city or town.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 19-19-402
What does Montana Code Annotated § 19-19-402 cover?
Section 19-19-402 ("Eligibility For Disability Retirement") 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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