Montana § 30-11-712 - Civil Liability
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 30-11-712 — Civil Liability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30-11-712. Civil Liability
Civil liability. If any wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor fails or refuses to repurchase or reimburse a wholesaler for any inventory or a retailer for any inventory, signs, special equipment, or special tools as required by 30-11-702 , the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor is liable in a civil action for: (1) all sums required under this part; (2) storage charges at the market rate for warehouse storage in the retailer's community plus any floor plan, interest, or similar inventory financing charges incurred by the retailer or wholesaler, commencing on the 31st day after the repurchase request; (3) interest on all sums due from the date of the wholesaler's or retailer's request as provided in this section, at a rate calculated pursuant to 25-9-205 until paid; and (4) the retailer's or wholesaler's attorney fees, court costs, and litigation expenses.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 30-11-712
What does Montana Code Annotated § 30-11-712 cover?
Section 30-11-712 ("Civil Liability") 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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