Montana § 70-9-817 - Election To Take Payment Or Delivery
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 70-9-817 — Election To Take Payment Or Delivery, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 70-9-817. Election To Take Payment Or Delivery
Election to take payment or delivery. (1) The administrator may decline to receive property reported under this part that the administrator considers to have a value less than the expenses of notice and sale. (2) A holder, with the written consent of the administrator and upon conditions and terms prescribed by the administrator, may report and deliver property before the property is presumed abandoned. Property that is delivered must be held by the administrator and is not presumed abandoned until it otherwise would be presumed abandoned under this part.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 70-9-817
What does Montana Code Annotated § 70-9-817 cover?
Section 70-9-817 ("Election To Take Payment Or Delivery") 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 § 70-9-817?
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Is this the official text of Montana law?
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How does Montana § 70-9-817 apply to my situation?
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