Montana § 35-2-131 - Attorney General
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 35-2-131 — Attorney General, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-2-131. Attorney General
Attorney general. (1) Notice must be given to the attorney general of the commencement of any proceeding that this chapter authorizes the attorney general to bring but that has been commenced by another person. (2) Whenever a provision of this chapter requires that notice be given to the attorney general before or after commencing a proceeding or permits the attorney general to commence a proceeding if no proceeding has been commenced, the attorney general may take appropriate action including but not limited to seeking injunctive relief. If a proceeding has been commenced by a person other than the attorney general, the attorney general may intervene, as of right, in the proceeding.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 35-2-131
What does Montana Code Annotated § 35-2-131 cover?
Section 35-2-131 ("Attorney General") 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 § 35-2-131?
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Is this the official text of Montana law?
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