Montana § 44-12-104 - Summary Forfeiture Of Certain Controlled Substances
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 44-12-104 — Summary Forfeiture Of Certain Controlled Substances, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-12-104. Summary Forfeiture Of Certain Controlled Substances
Summary forfeiture of certain controlled substances. Controlled substances that are possessed, transferred, offered for transfer, manufactured, prepared, cultivated, compounded, or processed in violation of Title 45, chapter 9, and that are seized under the provisions of this chapter are contraband and shall be summarily forfeited to the state. Controlled substances which are seized or come into the possession of the state and the owners of which are unknown are contraband and shall be summarily forfeited to the state.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 44-12-104
What does Montana Code Annotated § 44-12-104 cover?
Section 44-12-104 ("Summary Forfeiture Of Certain Controlled Substances") 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 § 44-12-104?
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