Montana § 20-7-1307 - Cause Of Action
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 20-7-1307 — Cause Of Action, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-7-1307. Cause Of Action
(Temporary) Cause of action. (1) A student who is deprived of an athletic opportunity or who suffers any direct or indirect harm as a result of a violation of 20-7-1305 through 20-7-1307 may bring a cause of action for injunctive relief, damages, and any other relief available under law against the school or institution of higher education. (2) A student who is subject to retaliation or other adverse action by a school, institution of higher education, or athletic association or organization as a result of reporting a violation of 20-7-1305 through 20-7-1307 to an employee or representative of the school, institution, or athletic association or organization or to any state or federal agency with oversight of schools or institutions of higher education in Montana may bring a cause of action for injunctive relief, damages, and any other relief available under law against the school, institution, or athletic association or organization. (3) A school or institution of higher education that suffers any direct or indirect harm as a result of a violation of 20-7-1305 through 20-7-1307 may bring a cause of action for injunctive relief, damages, and any other relief available under law against the government entity, licensing or accrediting organization, or athletic association or organization. (Void on occurrence of contingency--sec. 6, Ch. 405, L. 2021.)
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Montana Code Annotated § 20-7-1307 cover?
Section 20-7-1307 ("Cause Of Action") 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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