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MT Code § 61-4-517 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 4. Sales and Distribution of Motor Vehicles|Part 5. New Motor Vehicle Warranties -- Remedies|61-4-517. Implementation of arbitration

  61-4-517. Implementation of arbitration. (1) A consumer may initiate a request for arbitration by filing a notice with the department. The consumer shall file, on a form prescribed by the department, any information considered relevant to the resolution of the dispute and shall return the form, along with a $100 filing fee, within 5 days after receiving the form. The form must offer the consumer the choice of presenting any subsequent testimony orally or in writing, but not both.   (2) The department shall determine whether the complaint alleges the violation of any applicable warranty under this part. If the department determines that a complaint does not allege a warranty violation, it shall refund the filing fee.   (3) Upon acceptance of a complaint, the department shall notify the manufacturer of the filing of a request for arbitration and shall obtain from the manufacturer, on a form prescribed by the department, any information considered relevant to the resolution of the dispute. The manufacturer shall return the form within 15 days of receipt, with a filing fee of $750.   (4) Fees collected under this section must be deposited in a special revenue account for the use of the department in administering this part.   (5) The manufacturer's fee provided in subsection (3) is due only if the department's arbitration procedures are used.   History: En. Sec. 12, Ch. 744, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 200, Ch. 483, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 21, Ch. 280, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 84, L. 2007.
MT Code § 61-4-518 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 4. Sales and Distribution of Motor Vehicles|Part 5. New Motor Vehicle Warranties -- Remedies|61-4-518. Arbitration -- role of department of justice -- expert

  61-4-518. Arbitration -- role of department of justice -- expert. (1) The department shall investigate, gather, and organize all information necessary for a fair and timely decision in each dispute. The department may, on behalf of the arbitrator, issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents, papers, and records relevant to the dispute.   (2) If requested by the arbitrator, the department may forward a copy of all written testimony and documentary evidence to an independent technical expert certified by the national institute of automotive excellence. The expert may review the material and be available to advise and consult with the arbitrator. The expert, at the arbitrator's request, may be present whenever oral testimony is presented.   History: En. Sec. 13, Ch. 744, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 503, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 201, Ch. 483, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 360, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 22, Ch. 280, L. 2005.
MT Code § 61-4-519 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 4. Sales and Distribution of Motor Vehicles|Part 5. New Motor Vehicle Warranties -- Remedies|61-4-519. Action by arbitrator -- decision

  61-4-519. Action by arbitrator -- decision. (1) The arbitrator shall, as expeditiously as possible but not later than 60 days after the department has accepted a complaint, render a fair decision based on the information gathered and disclose the arbitrator's findings and reasoning to the parties.   (2) The decision must provide appropriate remedies, including but not limited to:   (a) repair of the motor vehicle;   (b) replacement of the motor vehicle with an identical motor vehicle or a comparable motor vehicle acceptable to the consumer;   (c) refund as provided in 61-4-503(2);   (d) any other remedies available under the applicable warranties or 15 U.S.C. 2301 through 2312, as in effect on October 1, 1983; or   (e) reimbursement of expenses and costs to the prevailing party.   (3) The decision must specify a date for performance and completion of all awarded remedies. The department shall contact the prevailing party within 10 working days after the date for performance to determine whether performance has occurred. The parties shall act in good faith in abiding by any decision. In addition, if the decision is not accepted, the parties shall follow the provisions of Title 27, chapter 5. If the court determines that the appellant has acted without good cause in bringing an appeal of an award, the court, in its discretion, may grant to the respondent costs and reasonable attorney fees.   History: En. Sec. 14, Ch. 744, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 23, Ch. 744, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 202, Ch. 483, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 360, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 23, Ch. 280, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 186, Ch. 542, L. 2005.
MT Code § 61-4-520 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 4. Sales and Distribution of Motor Vehicles|Part 5. New Motor Vehicle Warranties -- Remedies|61-4-520. Nonconforming procedure -- arbitration de novo

  61-4-520. Nonconforming procedure -- arbitration de novo. A consumer injured by the operation of any procedure that does not conform with procedures established by a manufacturer pursuant to 61-4-511 and the provisions of Title 16, Code of Federal Regulations, part 703, may appeal any decision rendered as the result of the procedure by requesting arbitration de novo of the dispute by a department arbitrator. Filing procedures and fees for appeals must be the same as those required in 61-4-515 through 61-4-517. The findings of the manufacturer's informal dispute settlement procedure are admissible in evidence at the department's arbitration hearing and in any civil action arising out of any warranty obligation or matter related to the dispute.   History: En. Sec. 16, Ch. 744, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 203, Ch. 483, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 71, Ch. 130, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 24, Ch. 280, L. 2005.
MT Code § 61-4-521 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 4. Sales and Distribution of Motor Vehicles|Part 5. New Motor Vehicle Warranties -- Remedies|61-4-521. through 61-4-524 reserved

  61-4-521 through 61-4-524 reserved.
MT Code § 61-4-525 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 4. Sales and Distribution of Motor Vehicles|Part 5. New Motor Vehicle Warranties -- Remedies|61-4-525. Notice on resale of replaced motor vehicle

  61-4-525. Notice on resale of replaced motor vehicle. A motor vehicle that is returned to the manufacturer and that requires replacement or refund may not be sold in the state without a clear and conspicuous written disclosure of the fact that the motor vehicle was returned. The department may prescribe by rule the form and content of the disclosure statement and a procedure by which the disclosure may be removed upon a determination that the motor vehicle is no longer defective.   History: En. Sec. 9, Ch. 744, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 503, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 25, Ch. 280, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 187, Ch. 542, L. 2005.
MT Code § 61-4-526 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 4. Sales and Distribution of Motor Vehicles|Part 5. New Motor Vehicle Warranties -- Remedies|61-4-526. Records of disputes

  61-4-526. Records of disputes. The department shall maintain records of each dispute as it determines appropriate, including an index of disputes by brand name and model. The department shall, at intervals of no more than 6 months, compile and maintain statistics indicating the record of compliance with arbitration decisions and the number of refunds or replacements awarded. The statistical summary must be considered by the department in determining the issuance of any manufacturer license required under Title 61, chapter 4, part 2.   History: En. Sec. 15, Ch. 744, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 503, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 204, Ch. 483, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 26, Ch. 280, L. 2005.
MT Code § 61-4-527 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 4. Sales and Distribution of Motor Vehicles|Part 5. New Motor Vehicle Warranties -- Remedies|61-4-527. through 61-4-530 reserved

  61-4-527 through 61-4-530 reserved.
MT Code § 61-4-531 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 4. Sales and Distribution of Motor Vehicles|Part 5. New Motor Vehicle Warranties -- Remedies|61-4-531. Nondelegable

  61-4-531. Nondelegable. The liabilities and obligations contained in this part may not be delegated or assigned to or assumed by any other person or entity.   History: En. Sec. 17, Ch. 744, L. 1985.
MT Code § 61-4-532 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 4. Sales and Distribution of Motor Vehicles|Part 5. New Motor Vehicle Warranties -- Remedies|61-4-532. Repealed

  61-4-532. Repealed. Sec. 26, Ch. 335, L. 2019.   History: En. Sec. 18, Ch. 744, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 205, Ch. 483, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 27, Ch. 280, L. 2005.
MT Code § 61-4-533 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 4. Sales and Distribution of Motor Vehicles|Part 5. New Motor Vehicle Warranties -- Remedies|61-4-533. Penalty

  61-4-533. Penalty. A violation of any provision of this part is an unfair or deceptive trade practice under Title 30, chapter 14, part 2, and the penalties provided in 30-14-224(1) apply.   History: En. Sec. 19, Ch. 744, L. 1985.
MT Code § 61-5-101 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 5. Driver's Licenses|Part 1. Licensing Provisions|61-5-101. Driver licensing responsibilities of department

  61-5-101. Driver licensing responsibilities of department. (1) The department shall maintain a permanent place of business at the state capital and shall provide the necessary staff, facilities, and equipment for the purpose of providing driver's license services as required by this part.   (2) The department shall provide an examiner to administer a commercial driver's license or motor vehicle driver's license examination in any county of the state if the examination is previously scheduled through the department.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 267, L. 1947; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 141, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 101, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 42, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 31-117; amd. Sec. 53, Ch. 421, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 451, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 164, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 358, L. 2005.
MT Code § 61-5-103 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 5. Driver's Licenses|Part 1. Licensing Provisions|61-5-103. Residency requirement

  61-5-103. Residency requirement. (1) A person who has resided in Montana for more than 60 consecutive days is considered to be a resident for the purpose of being licensed to operate a motor vehicle and must be licensed under the laws of Montana before operating a motor vehicle.   (2) A person who has resided in Montana for more than 30 consecutive days:   (a) is considered to be a resident for the purpose of being licensed to operate a commercial motor vehicle; and   (b) must be licensed under the laws of Montana before operating any commercial motor vehicle.   (3) The department may issue a commercial driver's license to a person who is not a resident of Montana or domiciled in Montana only if:   (a) the person is domiciled in a foreign country with commercial driver's license standards, as determined by the federal motor carrier safety administration of the department of transportation, that are not similar to the testing and licensing standards provided in 49 CFR, part 383, subparts F, G, and H; or   (b) the person is domiciled in a state that is prohibited by the federal motor carrier safety administration from issuing commercial driver's licenses under 49 CFR 384.405.   History: En. Sec. 9, Ch. 267, L. 1947; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 37, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 79, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 51, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 211, L. 1961; R.C.M. 1947, 31-125(d); amd. Sec. 54, Ch. 421, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 378, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 309, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 428, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 110, Ch. 596, L. 2005.
MT Code § 61-5-108 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 5. Driver's Licenses|Part 1. Licensing Provisions|61-5-108. Application of minors -- imputed liability

  61-5-108. Application of minors -- imputed liability. (1) The application of a person who is under 18 years of age for a learner license, driver's license, or medical assessment and rehabilitation driving permit must be signed and verified before a person authorized to administer oaths or an employee of the department by a parent of the applicant or, if a parent is not available:  (a) by some other responsible adult who is willing to assume the obligation imposed under this chapter upon a person signing the application of a minor; or   (b) by the minor if the minor has submitted a certificate of insurance to the department pursuant to 61-6-133.   (2) Any negligence or willful misconduct of a minor who is under 18 years of age when driving a motor vehicle upon a highway must be imputed to a person who has signed the application of the minor for a learner license, driver's license, or medical and rehabilitation driving permit. The person who signs the application is jointly and severally liable with the minor for any damages caused by the negligence or willful misconduct unless a motor vehicle liability policy, as provided for in chapter 6 of this title, covering the minor is in effect, in which case there is no imputed liability as described in this section.   History: En. Sec. 15, Ch. 267, L. 1947; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 140, L. 1961; R.C.M. 1947, 31-131; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 443, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 419, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 309, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 323, L. 2017; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 570, L. 2021.
MT Code § 61-5-109 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 5. Driver's Licenses|Part 1. Licensing Provisions|61-5-109. Release from liability

  61-5-109. Release from liability. Any person who has signed the application of a minor for a license may thereafter file with the department a verified written request that the license of said minor so granted be canceled. Thereupon the department shall cancel the license of said minor and the person who signed the application of such minor shall be relieved from the liability imposed under this chapter by reason of having signed such application on account of any subsequent negligence or willful misconduct of such minor in operating a motor vehicle.   History: En. Sec. 16, Ch. 267, L. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 31-132; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985.
MT Code § 61-5-112 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 5. Driver's Licenses|Part 1. Licensing Provisions|61-5-112. Reciprocal agreements

  61-5-112. Reciprocal agreements. The department is authorized to enter into reciprocal agreements with adjacent states that would allow certain drivers of vehicles transporting farm products, farm machinery, or farm supplies within 150 miles of a farm to operate without a commercial driver's license because the vehicles are not considered commercial motor vehicles as provided in 61-1-101(10)(b)(ii).   History: En. Sec. 12, Ch. 267, L. 1947; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 26, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 94, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 31-128; amd. Sec. 56, Ch. 421, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 443, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 195, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 309, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 428, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 19, Ch. 428, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 189, Ch. 542, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 55, Ch. 329, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 296, L. 2011; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 302, L. 2017; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 309, L. 2019; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 335, L. 2019.
MT Code § 61-5-113 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 5. Driver's Licenses|Part 1. Licensing Provisions|61-5-113. Restricted licenses

  61-5-113. Restricted licenses. (1) If, upon an applicant's completion of the vision, knowledge, and skills tests required under 61-5-110, 61-5-111, and 61-5-207, the department determines that an applicant's ability to exercise ordinary and reasonable control in the safe operation of a motor vehicle on the highway depends on the use of adaptive equipment or operational restrictions, then the department shall include the appropriate restrictions on a license issued to the applicant. Once imposed, the restrictions may not be removed unless the department determines that the adaptive equipment or operational restrictions are no longer essential to the licensee's ability to exercise ordinary and reasonable control in the safe operation of a motor vehicle on the highway.   (2) The department may either issue a special restricted license or may include the restrictions on the usual license form.   (3) The department may upon receiving satisfactory evidence of a violation of the restrictions of a license or endorsement suspend or revoke the license. The licensee is entitled to a hearing as upon suspension or revocation under this chapter.   (4) It is a misdemeanor for a person to operate a motor vehicle in a manner in violation of the restrictions imposed in a restricted license.   History: En. Sec. 21, Ch. 267, L. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 31-137; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 443, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 309, L. 1999.
MT Code § 61-5-114 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 5. Driver's Licenses|Part 1. Licensing Provisions|61-5-114. Replacement license -- veteran designation

  61-5-114. Replacement license -- veteran designation. (1) If a learner license or a driver's license issued under the provisions of this chapter is lost or destroyed or a person wants to update personal information contained on a learner license or a driver's license issued to the person, the person to whom the license was issued may, upon the payment of a fee of $10, obtain a replacement license, upon furnishing proof satisfactory to the department that the license has been lost or destroyed or that personal information has changed.   (2) If the hazardous materials endorsement on a commercial driver's license issued under the provisions of this chapter is revoked or removed pursuant to the authority provided in 61-5-147, the person to whom the license was issued shall surrender to the department the person's commercial driver's license with the hazardous materials endorsement and may obtain, upon making application and paying a $10 fee, a replacement license that does not include a hazardous materials endorsement.   (3) The department shall include the word "veteran" on the face of a driver's license if the requirements of 61-5-111(7) are met by the person applying for the driver's license.   History: En. Sec. 22, Ch. 267, L. 1947; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 36, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 121, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 31-138; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 277, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 443, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 558, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 428, L. 2005; amd. Secs. 112, 163, Ch. 596, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 322, L. 2013; amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 323, L. 2017.
MT Code § 61-5-115 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 5. Driver's Licenses|Part 1. Licensing Provisions|61-5-115. Notice of change of address

  61-5-115. Notice of change of address. Whenever any person after applying for or receiving a driver's license moves from the address named in the application or in the issued license, the person shall within 10 days notify the department in writing or electronically by an approved automated interface of the old and new addresses and of the number of any license then held by the person.   History: En. Sec. 24, Ch. 267, L. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 31-140; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 443, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 113, Ch. 596, L. 2005.
MT Code § 61-5-116 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 5. Driver's Licenses|Part 1. Licensing Provisions|61-5-116. License to be carried and exhibited on demand

  61-5-116. License to be carried and exhibited on demand. A licensee must have the licensee's driver's license in the licensee's immediate possession at all times when operating a motor vehicle and shall display the license upon demand of a justice of the peace, a city or municipal judge, a peace officer, a highway patrol officer, or a field deputy or inspector of the department. However, a person charged with violating this section may not be convicted if the person produces in court or the office of the arresting officer a driver's license issued to the person and valid at the time of the person's arrest.   History: En. Sec. 20, Ch. 267, L. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 31-136; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 348, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 443, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 1944, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 61-5-117 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 5. Driver's Licenses|Part 1. Licensing Provisions|61-5-117. Repealed

  61-5-117. Repealed. Sec. 20, Ch. 428, L. 2003.   History: En. Sec. 40, Ch. 443, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 75, Ch. 10, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 195, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 53, L. 1995.
MT Code § 61-5-118 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 5. Driver's Licenses|Part 1. Licensing Provisions|61-5-118. Third-party commercial driver testing program -- certification of testing programs and examiners -- fees -- test waiver

  61-5-118. Third-party commercial driver testing program -- certification of testing programs and examiners -- fees -- test waiver. (1) The department may contract with and certify the following as a third-party commercial driver testing program to administer the approved commercial driver skills test to a Montana commercial driver's license applicant:   (a) any person, employer of commercial drivers, private driver training facility, or other private company;   (b) a postsecondary institution as defined in 20-26-603;   (c) a department, agency, or instrumentality of a local government of the state; or   (d) a department, agency, or instrumentality of a tribal government of the state.   (2) A certified third-party driver testing program shall administer the same skills test as would otherwise be administered by the department.   (3) The department may decertify a third-party commercial driver testing program for failure to comply with the department rules or federal regulations.   (4) The department may collect the following fees:   (a) a fee of $5,000 to certify a third-party commercial driver testing program and a fee of $2,500 for certification renewal;   (b) a fee of $500 to certify each third-party commercial driver examiner and a fee of $100 for certification renewal; and   (c) a fee of $25 for each successfully completed skills test to be paid by the applicant.   (5) (a) A commercial driver's license applicant who is tested under the third-party commercial driver testing program must have passed the knowledge test required by 61-5-110 and complied with commercial driver's license department rules and federal regulations and must possess a valid Montana commercial learner's permit.   (b) The road test or the skills test required by 61-5-110 may be waived by the department for a commercial driver's license applicant upon certification of the applicant's successful completion of the road test or the skills test by:   (i) a third-party commercial driver testing program certified under this section; or   (ii) a third-party commercial driver examiner from a jurisdiction that has a comparable third-party commercial driver testing program, as determined by the department.   History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 53, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 292, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 428, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 302, L. 2017; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 335, L. 2019.