Montana § 20-1-203 - Delivering Items To Successor
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 20-1-203 — Delivering Items To Successor, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-1-203. Delivering Items To Successor
Delivering items to successor. Whenever any member of the trustees, superintendent, principal, or clerk of the district is replaced by election or otherwise, the person shall immediately deliver all books, papers, and money pertaining to the position to the person's successor. Any person who refuses to do so or who knowingly destroys any material or misappropriates any money entrusted to the person is guilty of a misdemeanor and, if convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction, shall be fined not more than $100.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 20-1-203
What does Montana Code Annotated § 20-1-203 cover?
Section 20-1-203 ("Delivering Items To Successor") 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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