Montana § 44-1-1004 - Authority Concerning Livestock Or Livestock Products In Transit
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 44-1-1004 — Authority Concerning Livestock Or Livestock Products In Transit, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-1-1004. Authority Concerning Livestock Or Livestock Products In Transit
Authority concerning livestock or livestock products in transit. Patrol officers may stop any truck or motor vehicle in which livestock or livestock products are being transported and ascertain whether the driver of such truck or vehicle is rightfully in possession of such livestock or livestock products. If the patrol officers have good reason to believe that livestock or livestock products have been stolen, they may take possession of the same until the livestock or livestock products can be delivered into the custody of the sheriff or until such time as the facts as to the actual ownership can be ascertained.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 44-1-1004
What does Montana Code Annotated § 44-1-1004 cover?
Section 44-1-1004 ("Authority Concerning Livestock Or Livestock Products In Transit") 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 § 44-1-1004?
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