Montana § 7-3-125 - Petition For Alteration
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 7-3-125 — Petition For Alteration, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-3-125. Petition For Alteration
Petition for alteration. (1) A petition for the alteration of an existing form of local government may be presented to the governing body of the local government. The petition must meet the requirements of 7-3-142 through 7-3-145 . (2) The petition must be signed by at least 15% of the electors of the local government registered at the last general election. Whenever county-municipal consolidation is proposed, the petition must be signed by at least 15% of the electors residing within the municipality or municipalities proposed to be consolidated and at least 15% of the electors residing in the remainder of the county.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 7-3-125
What does Montana Code Annotated § 7-3-125 cover?
Section 7-3-125 ("Petition For Alteration") 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 § 7-3-125?
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Is this the official text of Montana law?
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