Montana § 81-4-104 - Barbed Wire Fences To Be Kept In Repair
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 81-4-104 — Barbed Wire Fences To Be Kept In Repair, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 81-4-104. Barbed Wire Fences To Be Kept In Repair
Barbed wire fences to be kept in repair. The owners of barbed wire fences shall keep the same in repair, and a person who receives notice in writing that the person's barbed wire fence or any part of the fence is down or in such condition as to be likely to injure any livestock and who fails or refuses to repair the fence is liable to pay damages in an amount equal to the value of any cattle, horses, mules, or other domestic animals that may be injured by coming into contact with the fence.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 81-4-104
What does Montana Code Annotated § 81-4-104 cover?
Section 81-4-104 ("Barbed Wire Fences To Be Kept In Repair") 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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