Montana § 44-4-1003 - Retailer Participation

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 44-4-1003 — Retailer Participation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 44-4-1003. Retailer Participation

Retailer participation. (1) Retailer participation in the program is voluntary. (2) A retailer participating in the program shall make reasonable efforts to deter the theft or improper sale of products used in the illicit manufacture of methamphetamine, including products containing ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, by: (a) implementing product management practices that deter theft or suspicious purchases of the products, including placing signs at strategic locations within the retail establishment to inform patrons of the retailer's participation in the program; and (b) providing annual personnel training on products used in the illicit manufacture of methamphetamine and procedures to follow on observing theft or suspicious purchases of those products.

Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Montana Code Annotated § 44-4-1003 cover?

Section 44-4-1003 ("Retailer Participation") 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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