Montana § 50-39-101 - License And Endorsements Required
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 50-39-101 — License And Endorsements Required, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50-39-101. License And Endorsements Required
License and endorsements required. (1) A person or entity shall obtain a license from the department of labor and industry before engaging in the business of servicing fire extinguishers or before engaging in the business of selling, servicing, or installing fire alarm systems, special agent fire suppression systems, or fire extinguishing systems. Each individual, except an apprentice, employed by the licensee to perform services under the license shall obtain from the department an endorsement to sell, service, or install: (a) fire alarm systems; (b) special agent fire suppression systems; or (c) fire extinguishing systems. (2) The license and endorsement or endorsements must be prominently displayed at the business premises, and copies must be carried by the person conducting each installation or servicing and must be shown to anyone who requests to see them. (3) It is a misdemeanor to knowingly or purposely service a fire extinguisher or sell, service, or install a fire alarm system, special agent fire suppression system, or fire extinguishing system without the required license and endorsement. (4) This chapter may not be construed to prohibit a licensed electrician, practicing within the scope of practice of electricians, as provided in Title 37, chapter 68, from installing components of fire protection equipment if the installation is inspected and approved by an individual endorsed to sell, service, or install fire protection equipment.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 50-39-101
What does Montana Code Annotated § 50-39-101 cover?
Section 50-39-101 ("License And Endorsements Required") 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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