Montana § 20-6-602 - Trustees' Power Over Property
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 20-6-602 — Trustees' Power Over Property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-6-602. Trustees' Power Over Property
Trustees' power over property. The trustees of any district other than a high school district operating a county high school shall have the power and the responsibility to hold in trust all real and personal property of the district for the benefit of the schools and children of the district. In the name of the county, the trustees of a high school district operating a county high school, as defined by 20-6-101 , shall have the power and the responsibility to hold in trust all real and personal property of the district for the benefit of the schools and children of the district.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 20-6-602
What does Montana Code Annotated § 20-6-602 cover?
Section 20-6-602 ("Trustees' Power Over Property") 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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