Montana § 50-1-103 - Enforcement Of Public Health Laws
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 50-1-103 — Enforcement Of Public Health Laws, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50-1-103. Enforcement Of Public Health Laws
Enforcement of public health laws. (1) Either the county attorney of a county where a cause of action arises or the department may bring an action necessary to abate, restrain, or prosecute the violation of public health laws. (2) Except as otherwise provided in the public health laws administered by the department, the department may, through the attorney general or appropriate county attorney, sue in district court to enjoin any violation of the public health laws, rules, or orders adopted or issued under the public health laws administered by the department.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 50-1-103
What does Montana Code Annotated § 50-1-103 cover?
Section 50-1-103 ("Enforcement Of Public Health Laws") 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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