Montana § 22-3-201 - Public Policy
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 22-3-201 — Public Policy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-3-201. Public Policy
Public policy. The legislature declares that it is the public policy of the state of Montana that noncurrent records of permanent value to the state and to local governments should be preserved and protected; that the operations of state government should be made more efficient, more effective, and more economical through current records management; and that to the end that the people may receive maximum benefit from a knowledge of state and local government affairs, the state and local governments should preserve noncurrent records of permanent value for study and research.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 22-3-201
What does Montana Code Annotated § 22-3-201 cover?
Section 22-3-201 ("Public Policy") 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.
How do I cite Montana § 22-3-201?
A common citation format is "Montana Code Annotated § 22-3-201" (Montana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Montana law?
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