Montana § 87-1-233 - Compensation For Damage Caused By Animal Held In Captivity
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 87-1-233 — Compensation For Damage Caused By Animal Held In Captivity, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 87-1-233. Compensation For Damage Caused By Animal Held In Captivity
Compensation for damage caused by animal held in captivity. If any bear, wolf, tiger, mountain lion, or coyote that is held in captivity or that escapes from such captivity causes any damage to the personal property of another person, compensation for such damage must be paid by the person holding or who held the animal in captivity.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 87-1-233
What does Montana Code Annotated § 87-1-233 cover?
Section 87-1-233 ("Compensation For Damage Caused By Animal Held In Captivity") 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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