Montana § 30-14-217 - Destruction Of Food
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 30-14-217 — Destruction Of Food, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30-14-217. Destruction Of Food
Destruction of food. It is unlawful for any person to destroy or to withhold from sale for a period of time which makes it necessary to destroy, in restraint of trade, any fish, fowl, animal, vegetable, or other product or article which is customary or proper food for human beings and is in fit sanitary condition to be used as such.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 30-14-217
What does Montana Code Annotated § 30-14-217 cover?
Section 30-14-217 ("Destruction Of Food") 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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