Montana § 33-18-302 - Defaming Insurer Prohibited
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 33-18-302 — Defaming Insurer Prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33-18-302. Defaming Insurer Prohibited
Defaming insurer prohibited. No person shall make, publish, disseminate, or circulate, directly or indirectly, or aid, abet, or encourage the making, publishing, disseminating, or circulating of any oral or written statement or any pamphlet, circular, article, or literature which is false or maliciously critical of or derogatory to the financial condition of an insurer or of an organization proposing to become an insurer and which is calculated to injure any person engaged or proposing to engage in the business of insurance.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 33-18-302
What does Montana Code Annotated § 33-18-302 cover?
Section 33-18-302 ("Defaming Insurer Prohibited") 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 § 33-18-302?
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