Montana § 35-2-120 - Facsimile Filing
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 35-2-120 — Facsimile Filing, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-2-120. Facsimile Filing
Facsimile filing. (1) The secretary of state shall treat a facsimile copy of a document that is required or permitted to be filed under 35-2-119 , 35-2-121 through 35-2-123 , 35-2-1003 , 35-2-1108 through 35-2-1112 , and this section and the signatures on the facsimile copy in the same manner as an original for purposes of 35-2-119 , 35-2-121 through 35-2-123 , 35-2-1003 , 35-2-1108 through 35-2-1112 , and this section. If all other requirements are met, the date of filing relates back to the date of receipt of the facsimile copy. (2) A person who files a false document by facsimile copy is liable to an aggrieved party for three times the amount of damages resulting from the filing of the false document.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 35-2-120
What does Montana Code Annotated § 35-2-120 cover?
Section 35-2-120 ("Facsimile Filing") 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 § 35-2-120?
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Is this the official text of Montana law?
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