Montana § 71-3-703 - How To Obtain Lien
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 71-3-703 — How To Obtain Lien, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 71-3-703. How To Obtain Lien
How to obtain lien. A person, company, association, or corporation entitled to a lien under 71-3-701 shall, within 90 days after the seed or grain is furnished or the funds, means, or money is advanced for the seed or grain, file in the office of the secretary of state a statement of agricultural lien as provided in 71-3-125 . Unless the person entitled to a lien files the lien statement within the time required, the person is considered to have waived the right to a lien.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 71-3-703
What does Montana Code Annotated § 71-3-703 cover?
Section 71-3-703 ("How To Obtain Lien") 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.
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