Montana § 76-16-313 - Release Of Livestock
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 76-16-313 — Release Of Livestock, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 76-16-313. Release Of Livestock
Release of livestock. Upon demand, the state district or its authorized agent controlling the land or party in charge of such livestock shall release and deliver possession of such livestock to the owner or person entitled thereto upon payment of damages and charges, but said payment of damages and charges shall not act as a bar to the prosecution of said person, owner, or persons in control of such livestock, as hereinbefore provided.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Montana Code Annotated § 76-16-313 cover?
Section 76-16-313 ("Release Of Livestock") 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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