Montana § 25-2-124 - Recovery Of Statutory Penalty Or Forfeiture
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 25-2-124 — Recovery Of Statutory Penalty Or Forfeiture, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25-2-124. Recovery Of Statutory Penalty Or Forfeiture
Recovery of statutory penalty or forfeiture. The proper place of trial for the recovery of a penalty or forfeiture imposed by statute is the county where the cause or some part thereof arose, except that when it is imposed for an offense committed on a lake, river, or other stream of water situated in two or more counties, the action may be brought in any county bordering on such lake, river, or stream and opposite to the place where the offense was committed.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 25-2-124
What does Montana Code Annotated § 25-2-124 cover?
Section 25-2-124 ("Recovery Of Statutory Penalty Or Forfeiture") 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 § 25-2-124?
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Is this the official text of Montana law?
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