Montana § 61-3-480 - Fees For Generic Specialty License Plates -- Disposition

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 61-3-480 — Fees For Generic Specialty License Plates -- Disposition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 61-3-480. Fees For Generic Specialty License Plates -- Disposition

Fees for generic specialty license plates -- disposition. (1) In addition to the other fees and taxes imposed by law, an eligible person who applies for a generic specialty license plate shall pay an administrative fee of $20 and, except as provided in 61-3-479 (1)(b), the donation fee specified by the sponsor. (2) The county treasurer or an authorized agent shall, upon receipt of the fees: (a) deposit $5 of the $20 administrative fee in the county general fund; (b) notwithstanding any other provisions of Title 7, Title 17, or this title and unless otherwise provided in 61-3-479 (1)(b), accept the donation fee paid by the plate purchaser; and (c) as provided in 15-1-504 , once each month, transmit to the state for distribution: (i) $10 of the $20 administrative fee for deposit in the account provided in 61-6-158 ; (ii) $5 of the administrative fee to the state general fund; and (iii) all donation fees provided for in subsections (1) and (3), along with a schedule showing the number and type of generic specialty license plates issued and total donations received for the benefit of each sponsor of a generic specialty license plate issued or renewed, to each respective sponsor. (3) If the donation fee is required by a sponsor upon renewal of generic specialty license plates, the fee must be paid to the county treasurer or an authorized agent upon renewal of registration and transmitted to the state as prescribed in subsection (2). (4) Once each month, the state shall distribute to the generic specialty license plate liaison designated by a sponsor under 61-3-475 (1)(c) or 61-3-476 (1)(c) an amount equal to the total donations credited to that sponsor and transferred to the department of revenue by the county treasurers during the preceding month.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 61-3-480

What does Montana Code Annotated § 61-3-480 cover?

Section 61-3-480 ("Fees For Generic Specialty License Plates -- Disposition") 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 § 61-3-480?

A common citation format is "Montana Code Annotated § 61-3-480" (Montana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Montana law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Montana official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Montana attorney.

How does Montana § 61-3-480 apply to my situation?

Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Montana can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.

Sources & Verification

Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Montana.