Montana § 19-21-212 - Exemption From Taxation, Legal Process, And Assessments
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 19-21-212 — Exemption From Taxation, Legal Process, And Assessments, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-21-212. Exemption From Taxation, Legal Process, And Assessments
Exemption from taxation, legal process, and assessments. Except for execution or withholding for the payment of child support or for the payment of spousal support for a spouse or former spouse who is the custodial parent of the child, contracts, benefits, and contributions under the university system retirement program and the earnings on the contributions are: (1) exempt from any county or municipal tax; (2) not subject to execution, garnishment, attachment, or other process; (3) not covered or assessable by an insurance guaranty association; and (4) unassignable except as specifically provided in the contracts.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Montana Code Annotated § 19-21-212 cover?
Section 19-21-212 ("Exemption From Taxation, Legal Process, And Assessments") 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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