Montana § 70-9-827 - Transitional Provisions
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 70-9-827 — Transitional Provisions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 70-9-827. Transitional Provisions
Transitional provisions. (1) An initial report filed under this part for property that was not required to be reported before July 1, 1997, but that is subject to this part must include all items of property that would have been presumed abandoned during the 10-year period next preceding July 1, 1997, as if this part had been in effect during that period. (2) This part does not relieve a holder of a duty that arose before July 1, 2023, to report, pay, or deliver property. Except as otherwise provided in 70-9-819 (2), a holder that did not comply with the law in effect before July 1, 2023, is subject to the applicable provisions for enforcement and penalties that then existed, which are continued in effect for the purpose of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 70-9-827
What does Montana Code Annotated § 70-9-827 cover?
Section 70-9-827 ("Transitional Provisions") 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 § 70-9-827?
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