Montana § 33-23-216 - Retention And Proof Of Notice
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 33-23-216 — Retention And Proof Of Notice, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33-23-216. Retention And Proof Of Notice
Retention and proof of notice. (1) A notice of cancellation or of intention not to renew or of reasons for cancellation of insurance issued under terms of this chapter must be retained for a period of 3 years by the insurer or the insurer's insurance producer within this state and must be made available within this state for examination or inspection by the commissioner or the insurer's insurance producers at any time within the 3-year period upon reasonable notice. (2) Proof of mailing of notice of cancellation or of intention not to renew or of reasons for cancellation to the named insured at the address shown in the policy or to the named insured's last-known address is sufficient proof of notice.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 33-23-216 ("Retention And Proof Of Notice") 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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