Montana § 33-1-502 - Grounds For Disapproval
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 33-1-502 — Grounds For Disapproval, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33-1-502. Grounds For Disapproval
Grounds for disapproval. The commissioner shall disapprove any form filed under 33-1-501 or withdraw any previous approval of a form only if the form: (1) is in any respect in violation of or does not comply with the laws of this state; (2) contains or incorporates by reference, where the incorporation is otherwise permissible, any inconsistent, ambiguous, or misleading clauses or exceptions and conditions that deceptively affect the risk purported to be assumed in the general coverage of the contract, including a provision in a casualty insurance form permitting defense costs within limits, except as permitted by the commissioner; (3) has any title, heading, or other indication of its provisions that is misleading; (4) is printed or otherwise reproduced in a manner that renders any provision of the form substantially illegible; (5) contains any provision that violates the provisions of 49-2-309 .
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 33-1-502
What does Montana Code Annotated § 33-1-502 cover?
Section 33-1-502 ("Grounds For Disapproval") 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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