Montana § 70-9-402 - Storage Of Unclaimed Property
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 70-9-402 — Storage Of Unclaimed Property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 70-9-402. Storage Of Unclaimed Property
Storage of unclaimed property. When goods, merchandise, or other property has been received by a railroad or express company or other common carrier, commission merchants, or warehouse operator for transportation or safekeeping and is not delivered to the owner, consignee, or other authorized person, the carrier, commission merchant, or warehouse operator may hold or store the goods, merchandise, or property with some responsible person until the freight and all just and reasonable charges are paid.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 70-9-402
What does Montana Code Annotated § 70-9-402 cover?
Section 70-9-402 ("Storage Of Unclaimed Property") 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 § 70-9-402?
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Is this the official text of Montana law?
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