Montana § 82-1-401 - Determination Of Constitutionality

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 82-1-401 — Determination Of Constitutionality, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 82-1-401. Determination Of Constitutionality

Determination of constitutionality. In any action filed in district court invoking the court's original jurisdiction to challenge the constitutionality of a licensing or permitting decision made pursuant to Title 75 or Title 82 or activities taken pursuant to a license or permit issued under Title 75 or Title 82, the plaintiff shall first establish the unconstitutionality of the underlying statute.

Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 82-1-401

What does Montana Code Annotated § 82-1-401 cover?

Section 82-1-401 ("Determination Of Constitutionality") 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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