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2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit › Part 5. Innkeepers › 70-6-503. Loss or damage by fire -- liability for negligence

70-6-503. Loss or damage by fire -- liability for negligence.
All innkeepers or hotelkeepers coming within the provisions of this part shall be liable for loss of or damage to any baggage or other property of their guests caused by fire in every case where such loss or damage is the result of the negligence of such keepers or their servants.
History: En. Sec. 2509, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5173, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7680, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 7680, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 34-108.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit › Part 5. Innkeepers › 70-6-504. How exempted from liability -- safe

70-6-504. How exempted from liability -- safe.
If an innkeeper keeps a fireproof safe and gives notice to a guest, either personally or by placing a printed notice in a prominent place in the room occupied by the guest, that the innkeeper keeps a fireproof safe and will not be liable for any loss of or injury to money, jewelry, documents, or other articles of value and small size unless placed in the safe, the innkeeper is not liable, except so far as the innkeeper's own acts contribute to the loss of or injury to the articles not deposited with the innkeeper and not required by the guest for present use.
History: En. Sec. 2501, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5165, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7674, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1860; Field. Civ. C. Sec. 937; re-en. Sec. 7674, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 34-102; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 115, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 2094, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit › Part 5. Innkeepers › 70-6-505. Storage of property in outbuilding -- nonliability

70-6-505. Storage of property in outbuilding -- nonliability.
An innkeeper is not liable for the loss or destruction by fire of the property received by the innkeeper from a guest that is stored or kept with the knowledge of the guest in a barn or other outbuilding if it appears that the loss or destruction is the work of an incendiary and occurred without the fault or negligence of the innkeeper or the innkeeper's servants.
History: En. Sec. 2508, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5172, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7679, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 7679, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 34-107; amd. Sec. 2095, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit › Part 5. Innkeepers › 70-6-511. Eviction of guests

70-6-511. Eviction of guests.
(1) An innkeeper may evict a guest of a hotel, as defined in 50-51-102, who refuses or has otherwise failed to pay the bill when due. Before evicting a guest, the innkeeper shall demand payment of the bill and shall ask the guest to vacate the premises. If the guest does not pay the bill or leave following these requests, the innkeeper may lock the door to the guest's room, remove the guest's baggage and other personal property, or evict the guest by any other peaceful means. The innkeeper may hold the guest's baggage and other personal property but is subject to liability as provided in 70-6-501.
(2) An innkeeper may also evict a person, whether or not the person is a guest of the hotel, who:
(a) is under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any other intoxicating substance and acts in a disorderly fashion so as to disturb the peace of other guests or is not in compliance with state liquor laws;
(b) acts in a disorderly fashion so as to disturb the peace of other guests;
(c) seeks to use the hotel for an unlawful purpose;
(d) seeks to bring into the hotel:
(i) an unlawfully possessed firearm; or
(ii) something, including an explosive or a hazardous or toxic substance, that it is unlawful to possess and that may be dangerous to other persons;
(e) destroys, damages, defaces, or threatens harm to hotel property or guests;
(f) causes or permits persons to exceed the maximum allowable occupancy of a hotel room as established by the innkeeper;
(g) refuses to abide by reasonable standards or policies established by the innkeeper for operation and management of the hotel.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 335, L. 1995.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit › Part 5. Innkeepers › 70-6-512. Innkeeper's responsibilities -- limits

70-6-512. Innkeeper's responsibilities -- limits.
(1) An innkeeper may not be required to provide accommodations, facilities, or privileges of a hotel, as defined in 50-51-102, to a person who:
(a) is unwilling or unable to pay for the accommodations and services of the hotel. An innkeeper may require a prospective guest to demonstrate the ability to pay for the accommodations and services by paying a damage deposit in cash or with an accepted credit card.
(b) the innkeeper reasonably believes to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or another intoxicating substance or who acts in a disorderly fashion so as to disturb the peace of other guests;
(c) the innkeeper reasonably believes seeks to bring into the hotel :
(i) an unlawfully possessed firearm; or
(ii) something, including an explosive or a hazardous or toxic substance, that it is unlawful to possess and that may be dangerous to other persons;
(d) destroys, damages, defaces, or threatens harm to hotel property or guests;
(e) refuses to abide by reasonable standards or policies established by the innkeeper for operation and management of the hotel; or
(f) causes or permits persons to exceed the maximum allowable occupancy of a hotel room as established by the innkeeper.
(2) This section does not relieve an innkeeper from the responsibility to not engage in unlawful discriminatory practices as defined in 49-2-304 and other provisions of Title 49, chapter 2.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 335, L. 1995.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit › Part 5. Innkeepers › 70-6-513. Consumption or possession of alcohol -- civil liability -- licensure protection

70-6-513. Consumption or possession of alcohol -- civil liability -- licensure protection.
The provisions of 27-1-710 apply to an innkeeper. A license to serve beer, wine, or liquor that is issued to an innkeeper may not be suspended, revoked, or refused renewal because of the unlawful consumption or possession of alcohol by a guest or occupant except under the provisions of Title 16, chapter 4.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 335, L. 1995.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit › Part 5. Innkeepers › 70-6-514. Liability of parent or guardian for minor's damage to public accommodation

70-6-514. Liability of parent or guardian for minor's damage to public accommodation.
If a minor willfully defaces or damages hotel property, the parent or guardian of the minor is liable for the cost of repair or replacement as provided in 40-6-237 and 40-6-238.
History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 335, L. 1995.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit › Part 6. Self-Storage Facilities Act › 70-6-603. Self-storage use -- prohibition on residential or other unlawful purposes

70-6-603. Self-storage use -- prohibition on residential or other unlawful purposes.
(1) An operator may not knowingly permit a leased space at a self-storage facility to be used for residential purposes.
(2) A renter may not use a leased space for residential or other unlawful purposes.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 222, L. 2017; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 67, L. 2019.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit › Part 6. Self-Storage Facilities Act › 70-6-604. Operator inspection -- repair -- emergency

70-6-604. Operator inspection -- repair -- emergency.
(1) An operator must notify the renter by telephone, regular mail, or electronic mail at least 3 days before entering a leased space for the purpose of inspection or repair. An operator shall disclose to the renter the nature of the inspection or repair.
(2) In the event of an emergency, an operator may enter a leased space for inspection or repair without notice to or consent from the renter. An operator who enters a leased space in the event of an emergency shall notify the renter by telephone, regular mail, or electronic mail within 48 hours after the incident:
(a) that the operator entered the leased space; and
(b) of the nature of the emergency.
(3) An operator shall maintain a record of instances of entering a leased space for inspection, repair, or emergency.
(4) A notice sent by regular mail is considered delivered when postmarked and properly addressed with postage paid. A notice sent by electronic mail is considered delivered on the date the electronic mail is sent to the last-known address provided by the renter.
History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 222, L. 2017; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 67, L. 2019.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit › Part 6. Self-Storage Facilities Act › 70-6-605. Renter's personal property -- operator's lien -- rental agreement -- value of contents

70-6-605. Renter's personal property -- operator's lien -- rental agreement -- value of contents.
(1) The operator of a self-storage facility shall have a lien on all of a renter's personal property located at the self-storage facility for rent, late fees, legal fees, labor, or other charges incurred pursuant to a rental agreement and for expenses incurred for preservation, sale, or disposition of the personal property. The lien established by this subsection has priority over all other liens except for liens that have been perfected and recorded on such personal property and tax liens.
(2) The lien in subsection (1) attaches on the date that the personal property is placed in a leased space.
(3) The rental agreement must contain a statement advising the renter:
(a) of the existence of the lien; and
(b) that personal property stored in the leased space may be sold to satisfy the lien if the renter is in default.
(4) If the rental agreement specifies a limit on the value of personal property that the renter may store in the leased space, the limit must be deemed to be the maximum value of the personal property in the renter's leased space.
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 222, L. 2017.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit › Part 6. Self-Storage Facilities Act › 70-6-606. Renter default -- access restriction

70-6-606. Renter default -- access restriction.
(1) The operator has the right to deny the renter access to the leased space at the self-storage facility if:
(a) the rent or other charges due from the renter is delinquent and unpaid;
(b) the leased space is being used for residential or other unlawful purposes; or
(c) the renter fails to vacate the leased space after the rental agreement is terminated in accordance with its terms.
(2) A reasonable late fee may be imposed and collected by an operator for each period that a renter does not pay rent or other charges when due under the rental agreement if the amount of the late fee and the conditions for imposing the fee are stated in the rental agreement or in an addendum to that agreement. A late fee of $20 or 20% of the monthly rent, whichever is greater, is a reasonable fee and may not be considered a penalty. Any reasonable expense incurred as a result of rent collection or lien enforcement by an operator may be charged to the renter in addition to late fees.
(3) A renter who purposely or knowingly accesses a leased space after having been in default of the rental agreement and denied access under subsection (1) may be prosecuted under Title 45, chapter 6.
History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 222, L. 2017; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 67, L. 2019.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit › Part 6. Self-Storage Facilities Act › 70-6-608. Renter's rights

70-6-608. Renter's rights.
Unless the rental agreement specifically provides otherwise and until a lien sale under 70-6-607, the exclusive care, custody, and control of all personal property stored in a leased space remains vested in the renter.
History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 222, L. 2017.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit › Part 6. Self-Storage Facilities Act › 70-6-609. Rights of parties -- rental agreements -- compliance with Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

70-6-609. Rights of parties -- rental agreements -- compliance with Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.
(1) This part does not impair the power of the parties to a rental agreement to create rights, duties, or obligations that do not arise from this part. The rights provided to an operator by this part are in addition to all other rights provided by law to a creditor against a debtor.
(2) If the rental agreement is with a service member, the operator shall comply with all terms of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. 3901, et seq.
History: En. Sec. 9, Ch. 222, L. 2017.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 7. Loans for Use or Exchange Personal Property › Part 1. Loan for Use › 70-7-101. Optional loan -- use or exchange -- applicability of entire chapter

70-7-101. Optional loan -- use or exchange -- applicability of entire chapter.
A loan that the borrower is allowed by the lender to treat as a loan for use or for exchange, at the borrower's option, is subject to all of the provisions of this chapter.
History: En. Sec. 2571, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5202, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7716, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1903; Field Civ. C. Sec. 962; re-en. Sec. 7716, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 47-115; amd. Sec. 2096, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 7. Loans for Use or Exchange Personal Property › Part 1. Loan for Use › 70-7-102. Loan for use defined

70-7-102. Loan for use defined.
A loan for use is a contract by which one gives to another the temporary use and possession of personal property and the latter agrees to return the same thing to the loaning person at a future time without reward for its use.
History: En. Sec. 2550, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5188, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7702, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1884; Field Civ. C. Sec. 948; re-en. Sec. 7702, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 47-101; amd. Sec. 2097, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 7. Loans for Use or Exchange Personal Property › Part 1. Loan for Use › 70-7-103. Title not transferred -- increase

70-7-103. Title not transferred -- increase.
A loan for use does not transfer the title to the thing, and all its increase during the period of the loan belongs to the lender.
History: En. Sec. 2551, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5189, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7703, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1885; Field Civ. C. Sec. 949; re-en. Sec. 7703, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 47-102.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 7. Loans for Use or Exchange Personal Property › Part 1. Loan for Use › 70-7-104. Care required of borrower generally

70-7-104. Care required of borrower generally.
A borrower for use must use great care for the preservation in safety and in good condition of the thing lent.
History: En. Sec. 2552, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5190, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7704, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1886; Field Civ. C. Sec. 950; re-en. Sec. 7704, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 47-103.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 7. Loans for Use or Exchange Personal Property › Part 1. Loan for Use › 70-7-105. Borrower of animal -- care required

70-7-105. Borrower of animal -- care required.
One who borrows a living animal for use must treat it with great kindness and provide everything necessary and suitable for it.
History: En. Sec. 2553, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5191, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7705, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1887; Field Civ. C. Sec. 951; re-en. Sec. 7705, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 47-104.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 7. Loans for Use or Exchange Personal Property › Part 1. Loan for Use › 70-7-106. Skill required of borrower

70-7-106. Skill required of borrower.
A borrower for use is bound to have and to exercise skill in the care of the thing lent that the borrower causes the lender to believe that the borrower possesses.
History: En. Sec. 2554, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5192, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7706, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1888; Field Civ. C. Sec. 952; re-en. Sec. 7706, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 47-105; amd. Sec. 2098, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 7. Loans for Use or Exchange Personal Property › Part 1. Loan for Use › 70-7-107. Borrower to repair injuries

70-7-107. Borrower to repair injuries.
A borrower for use shall repair all deteriorations or injuries to the thing lent that are occasioned by the borrower's negligence, however slight.
History: En. Sec. 2555, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5193, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7707, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1889; Field Civ. C. Sec. 953; re-en. Sec. 7707, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 47-106; amd. Sec. 2099, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 7. Loans for Use or Exchange Personal Property › Part 1. Loan for Use › 70-7-108. Use of thing lent -- what permitted

70-7-108. Use of thing lent -- what permitted.
The borrower of a thing for use may use it for such purposes only as the lender might reasonably anticipate at the time of lending.
History: En. Sec. 2556, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5194, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7708, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1890; Field Civ. C. Sec. 954; re-en. Sec. 7708, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 47-107.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 7. Loans for Use or Exchange Personal Property › Part 1. Loan for Use › 70-7-109. Relending forbidden

70-7-109. Relending forbidden.
The borrower of a thing for use must not part with it to a third person without the consent of the lender.
History: En. Sec. 2557, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5195, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7709, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1891; Field Civ. C. Sec. 955; re-en. Sec. 7709, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 47-108.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 7. Loans for Use or Exchange Personal Property › Part 1. Loan for Use › 70-7-110. Who to bear expenses

70-7-110. Who to bear expenses.
The borrower of a thing for use shall bear all its expenses during the loan except those that are necessarily incurred by the borrower to preserve it from unexpected and unusual injury. The borrower is entitled to compensation for those expenses from the lender, who may, however, be exonerated by surrendering the thing to the borrower.
History: En. Sec. 2558, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5196, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7710, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1892; Field Civ. C. Sec. 956; re-en. Sec. 7710, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 47-109; amd. Sec. 2100, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 7. Loans for Use or Exchange Personal Property › Part 1. Loan for Use › 70-7-111. Lender liable for concealed defects

70-7-111. Lender liable for concealed defects.
The lender of a thing for use shall indemnify the borrower for damage caused by defects or vices in the thing that the lender knew at the time of lending and concealed from the borrower.
History: En. Sec. 2559, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5197, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7711, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1893; Field Civ. C. Sec. 957; re-en. Sec. 7711, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 47-110; amd. Sec. 2101, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 7. Loans for Use or Exchange Personal Property › Part 1. Loan for Use › 70-7-112. Right of lender to require return -- indemnification of borrower

70-7-112. Right of lender to require return -- indemnification of borrower.
The lender of a thing for use may at any time require its return, even though the lender lent it for a specified time or purpose. However, if on the faith of an agreement the borrower has made arrangements that a return of the thing before the period agreed upon would cause the borrower loss exceeding the benefit derived by the borrower from the loan, the lender shall indemnify the borrower for the loss if the lender compels a return and the borrower has not in any manner violated the borrower's duty.
History: En. Sec. 2560, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5198, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7712, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1894; Field Civ. C. Sec. 958; re-en. Sec. 7712, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 47-111; amd. Sec. 2102, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 7. Loans for Use or Exchange Personal Property › Part 1. Loan for Use › 70-7-113. When returnable without demand

70-7-113. When returnable without demand.
If a thing is lent for use for a specified time or purpose, it must be returned to the lender without demand as soon as the time has expired or the purpose has been accomplished. In other cases it need not be returned until demanded.
History: En. Sec. 2561, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5199, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7713, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1895; Field Civ. C. Sec. 959; re-en. Sec. 7713, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 47-112.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 7. Loans for Use or Exchange Personal Property › Part 1. Loan for Use › 70-7-114. Place of return

70-7-114. Place of return.
The borrower of a thing for use must return it to the lender at the place contemplated by the parties at the time of lending or, if no particular place was so contemplated by them, then at the place where it was at that time.
History: En. Sec. 2562, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5200, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7714, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1896; Field Civ. C. Sec. 960; re-en. Sec. 7714, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 47-113.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 7. Loans for Use or Exchange Personal Property › Part 2. Loan for Exchange › 70-7-201. Certain sections of previous part applicable

70-7-201. Certain sections of previous part applicable.
Sections 70-7-111, 70-7-112, and 70-7-113 apply to a loan for exchange.
History: En. Sec. 2574, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5205, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7719, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1906; Field Civ. C. Sec. 965; re-en. Sec. 7719, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 47-118.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 7. Loans for Use or Exchange Personal Property › Part 2. Loan for Exchange › 70-7-202. Loan for exchange defined

70-7-202. Loan for exchange defined.
A loan for exchange is a contract by which one delivers personal property to another and the latter agrees to return to the lender a similar thing at a future time, without reward for its use.
History: En. Sec. 2570, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5201, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7715, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1902; Field Civ. C. Sec. 961; re-en. Sec. 7715, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 47-114.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 7. Loans for Use or Exchange Personal Property › Part 2. Loan for Exchange › 70-7-203. Title to property lent -- expenses -- increase

70-7-203. Title to property lent -- expenses -- increase.
The title to the thing lent by a loan for exchange is transferred to the borrower, and the borrower shall bear all its expenses and is entitled to all its increase.
History: En. Sec. 2572, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5203, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7717, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1904; re-en. Sec. 7717, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 47-116; amd. Sec. 2103, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 7. Loans for Use or Exchange Personal Property › Part 2. Loan for Exchange › 70-7-204. Contract not to be modified by lender

70-7-204. Contract not to be modified by lender.
A lender for exchange cannot require the borrower to fulfill the borrower's obligations at a time or in a manner different from that which was originally agreed upon.
History: En. Sec. 2573, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5204, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7718, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1905; Field Civ. C. Sec. 964; re-en. Sec. 7718, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 47-117; amd. Sec. 2104, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 8. Rentals of Personal Property › Part 1. General Provisions (Repealed) › 70-8-101. Repealed

70-8-101. Repealed.
Sec. 230, Ch. 410, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 2640, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5236, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7751, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1955; Field Civ. C. Sec. 999; re-en. Sec. 7751, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 42-211.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 8. Rentals of Personal Property › Part 1. General Provisions (Repealed) › 70-8-102. Repealed

70-8-102. Repealed.
Sec. 230, Ch. 410, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 2641, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5237, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7752, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1956; Field Civ. C. Sec. 1000; re-en. Sec. 7752, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 42-212.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 8. Rentals of Personal Property › Part 1. General Provisions (Repealed) › 70-8-103. Repealed

70-8-103. Repealed.
Sec. 230, Ch. 410, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 2642, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5238, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7753, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1957; Field Civ. C. Sec. 1001; re-en. Sec. 7753, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 42-213.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 8. Rentals of Personal Property › Part 1. General Provisions (Repealed) › 70-8-104. Repealed

70-8-104. Repealed.
Sec. 230, Ch. 410, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 2643, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5239, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7754, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1958; Field Civ. C. Sec. 1002; re-en. Sec. 7754, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 42-214.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 8. Rentals of Personal Property › Part 2. Rental of Ships › 70-8-201. Contract for letting of ship

70-8-201. Contract for letting of ship.
The contract by which a ship is let is termed a charter party. As part of the contract, the owner may either let the capacity or burden of the ship, continuing the employment of the owner's master, crew, and equipments, or may surrender the entire ship to the charterer, who then provides them. The master or part owner may be a charterer.
History: En. Sec. 2644, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5240, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7755, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1959; Field Civ. C. Sec. 1003; re-en. Sec. 7755, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 42-215; amd. Sec. 2105, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 1. General Provisions (Repealed) › 70-9-101. Repealed

70-9-101. Repealed.
Sec. 35, Ch. 124, L. 1997.
History: En. Sec. 30, Ch. 244, L. 1963; R.C.M. 1947, 67-2230; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 269, L. 1983.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 1. General Provisions (Repealed) › 70-9-102. Repealed

70-9-102. Repealed.
Sec. 35, Ch. 124, L. 1997.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 244, L. 1963; R.C.M. 1947, 67-2201; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 269, L. 1983.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 1. General Provisions (Repealed) › 70-9-103. Repealed

70-9-103. Repealed.
Sec. 13, Ch. 269, L. 1983.
History: En. Secs. 10, 27, Ch. 244, L. 1963; R.C.M. 1947, 67-2210, 67-2227.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 1. General Provisions (Repealed) › 70-9-104. Repealed

70-9-104. Repealed.
Sec. 35, Ch. 124, L. 1997.
History: En. Sec. 29, Ch. 244, L. 1963; R.C.M. 1947, 67-2229.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 1. General Provisions (Repealed) › 70-9-105. Repealed

70-9-105. Repealed.
Sec. 35, Ch. 124, L. 1997.
History: En. Sec. 26, Ch. 244, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 216, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 39, Ch. 391, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 67-2226.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 1. General Provisions (Repealed) › 70-9-106. Repealed

70-9-106. Repealed.
Sec. 35, Ch. 124, L. 1997.
History: En. Sec. 12, Ch. 630, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 5, L. 1987.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 1. General Provisions (Repealed) › 70-9-111. Repealed

70-9-111. Repealed.
Sec. 35, Ch. 124, L. 1997.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 269, L. 1983.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 1. General Provisions (Repealed) › 70-9-121. Repealed

70-9-121. Repealed.
Sec. 35, Ch. 124, L. 1997.
History: En. Sec. 11, Ch. 269, L. 1983.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 1. General Provisions (Repealed) › 70-9-122. Repealed

70-9-122. Repealed.
Sec. 35, Ch. 124, L. 1997.
History: En. Sec. 12, Ch. 269, L. 1983.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 2. Presumption of Abandonment Kinds of Property (Repealed) › 70-9-201. Repealed

70-9-201. Repealed.
Sec. 35, Ch. 124, L. 1997.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 244, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 226, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 67-2202; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 5, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 143, L. 1989.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 2. Presumption of Abandonment Kinds of Property (Repealed) › 70-9-202. Repealed

70-9-202. Repealed.
Sec. 35, Ch. 124, L. 1997.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 244, L. 1963; R.C.M. 1947, 67-2203; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 5, L. 1987.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 2. Presumption of Abandonment Kinds of Property (Repealed) › 70-9-203. Repealed

70-9-203. Repealed.
Sec. 35, Ch. 124, L. 1997.
History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 244, L. 1963; R.C.M. 1947, 67-2204; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 5, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 263, L. 1993.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 2. Presumption of Abandonment Kinds of Property (Repealed) › 70-9-204. Repealed

70-9-204. Repealed.
Sec. 35, Ch. 124, L. 1997.
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 244, L. 1963; R.C.M. 1947, 67-2205; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 575, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 5, L. 1987.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 2. Presumption of Abandonment Kinds of Property (Repealed) › 70-9-205. Repealed

70-9-205. Repealed.
Sec. 35, Ch. 124, L. 1997.
History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 244, L. 1963; R.C.M. 1947, 67-2206; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 575, L. 1979.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 2. Presumption of Abandonment Kinds of Property (Repealed) › 70-9-206. Repealed

70-9-206. Repealed.
Sec. 35, Ch. 124, L. 1997.
History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 244, L. 1963; R.C.M. 1947, 67-2207; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 5, L. 1987.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 2. Presumption of Abandonment Kinds of Property (Repealed) › 70-9-207. Repealed

70-9-207. Repealed.
Sec. 35, Ch. 124, L. 1997.
History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 244, L. 1963; R.C.M. 1947, 67-2208; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 575, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 5, L. 1987.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 2. Presumption of Abandonment Kinds of Property (Repealed) › 70-9-208. Repealed

70-9-208. Repealed.
Sec. 35, Ch. 124, L. 1997.
History: En. Sec. 9, Ch. 244, L. 1963; R.C.M. 1947, 67-2209; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 5, L. 1987.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 2. Presumption of Abandonment Kinds of Property (Repealed) › 70-9-209. Repealed

70-9-209. Repealed.
Sec. 35, Ch. 124, L. 1997.
History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 269, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 5, L. 1987.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 2. Presumption of Abandonment Kinds of Property (Repealed) › 70-9-210. Repealed

70-9-210. Repealed.
Sec. 35, Ch. 124, L. 1997.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 654, L. 1991.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 3. Procedure (Repealed) › 70-9-301. Repealed

70-9-301. Repealed.
Sec. 35, Ch. 124, L. 1997.
History: En. Sec. 11, Ch. 244, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 21, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 226, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 216, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 24, Ch. 391, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 195, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 67-2211(1) thru (6); amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 269, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 5, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 654, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 263, L. 1993.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 3. Procedure (Repealed) › 70-9-302. Repealed

70-9-302. Repealed.
Sec. 35, Ch. 124, L. 1997.
History: En. Sec. 12, Ch. 244, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 226, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 216, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 25, Ch. 391, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 67-2212; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 115, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 575, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 269, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 654, L. 1991.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 3. Procedure (Repealed) › 70-9-303. Repealed

70-9-303. Repealed.
Sec. 35, Ch. 124, L. 1997.
History: En. Sec. 13, Ch. 244, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 226, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 216, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 26, Ch. 391, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 67-2213; (2), (3)En. Sec. 5, Ch. 269, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 654, L. 1991.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 3. Procedure (Repealed) › 70-9-304. Repealed

70-9-304. Repealed.
Sec. 35, Ch. 124, L. 1997.
History: En. Sec. 14, Ch. 244, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 216, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 27, Ch. 391, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 67-2214(part); amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 575, L. 1979.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 3. Procedure (Repealed) › 70-9-305. Repealed

70-9-305. Repealed.
Sec. 35, Ch. 124, L. 1997.
History: En. Sec. 14, Ch. 244, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 216, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 27, Ch. 391, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 67-2214(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 3. Procedure (Repealed) › 70-9-306. Repealed

70-9-306. Repealed.
Sec. 35, Ch. 124, L. 1997.
History: En. Sec. 15, Ch. 244, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 216, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 28, Ch. 391, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 67-2215.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 3. Procedure (Repealed) › 70-9-307. Repealed

70-9-307. Repealed.
Sec. 35, Ch. 124, L. 1997.
History: En. Sec. 16, Ch. 244, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 216, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 29, Ch. 391, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 67-2216; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 269, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 654, L. 1991.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 3. Procedure (Repealed) › 70-9-308. Repealed

70-9-308. Repealed.
Sec. 35, Ch. 124, L. 1997.
History: En. Sec. 17, Ch. 244, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 216, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 30, Ch. 391, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 67-2217; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 575, L. 1979.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 3. Procedure (Repealed) › 70-9-309. Repealed

70-9-309. Repealed.
Sec. 35, Ch. 124, L. 1997.
History: En. Sec. 18, Ch. 244, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 216, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 31, Ch. 391, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 67-2218; amd. Sec. 30, Ch. 281, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 263, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 5, L. 1995.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 3. Procedure (Repealed) › 70-9-310. Repealed

70-9-310. Repealed.
Sec. 35, Ch. 124, L. 1997.
History: En. Sec. 19, Ch. 244, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 216, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 32, Ch. 391, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 195, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 67-2219.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 3. Procedure (Repealed) › 70-9-311. Repealed

70-9-311. Repealed.
Sec. 35, Ch. 124, L. 1997.
History: En. Sec. 20, Ch. 244, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 216, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 33, Ch. 391, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 155, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 67-2220.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 3. Procedure (Repealed) › 70-9-312. Repealed

70-9-312. Repealed.
Sec. 35, Ch. 124, L. 1997.
History: En. Sec. 21, Ch. 244, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 216, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 34, Ch. 391, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 155, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 67-2221.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 3. Procedure (Repealed) › 70-9-313. Repealed

70-9-313. Repealed.
Sec. 8, Ch. 654, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 22, Ch. 244, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 216, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 35, Ch. 391, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 67-2222.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 3. Procedure (Repealed) › 70-9-314. Repealed

70-9-314. Repealed.
Sec. 35, Ch. 124, L. 1997.
History: En. Sec. 23, Ch. 244, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 216, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 36, Ch. 391, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 67-2223; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 128, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 274, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 269, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 14, L. 1989.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 3. Procedure (Repealed) › 70-9-315. Repealed

70-9-315. Repealed.
Sec. 35, Ch. 124, L. 1997.
History: En. Sec. 24, Ch. 244, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 216, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 37, Ch. 391, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 67-2224.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 3. Procedure (Repealed) › 70-9-316. Repealed

70-9-316. Repealed.
Sec. 35, Ch. 124, L. 1997.
History: En. Sec. 25, Ch. 244, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 216, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 38, Ch. 391, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 67-2225; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 269, L. 1983.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 4. Common Carriers, Commission Merchants, and Warehousemen › 70-9-401. Applicability -- Uniform Commercial Code

70-9-401. Applicability -- Uniform Commercial Code.
The provisions of this part apply only to the extent not otherwise provided for in the Uniform Commercial Code.
History: En. 20-314 by Sec. 11-116, Ch. 264, L. 1963; R.C.M. 1947, 20-314.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 4. Common Carriers, Commission Merchants, and Warehousemen › 70-9-402. Storage of unclaimed property

70-9-402. Storage of unclaimed property.
When goods, merchandise, or other property has been received by a railroad or express company or other common carrier, commission merchants, or warehouse operator for transportation or safekeeping and is not delivered to the owner, consignee, or other authorized person, the carrier, commission merchant, or warehouse operator may hold or store the goods, merchandise, or property with some responsible person until the freight and all just and reasonable charges are paid.
History: En. Sec. 2920, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 2003, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7667, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 3152; re-en. Sec. 7667, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 20-308; amd. Sec. 2106, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 4. Common Carriers, Commission Merchants, and Warehousemen › 70-9-403. Property unclaimed within 90 days to be sold -- notice -- surplus

70-9-403. Property unclaimed within 90 days to be sold -- notice -- surplus.
(1) If a person does not call for the property within 90 days from the receipt of the property and pay freight and charges on the property, the carrier, commission merchant, or warehouse operator may sell the property or as much of the property, at auction to the highest bidder, as will pay freight and charges after giving 20 days' notice of the time and place of sale to the owner, consignee, or consignor, when known, and by advertisement in a daily paper for 10 days or in a weekly paper for 4 weeks, published where the sale is to take place.
(2) If any surplus is left after paying freight, storage, cost of advertising, and other reasonable charges, the surplus must be paid to the owner of the property at any time upon demand being made or within 60 days after the sale.
History: En. Sec. 2921, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 2004, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7668, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 3153; re-en. Sec. 7668, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 20-309; amd. Sec. 2107, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 4. Common Carriers, Commission Merchants, and Warehousemen › 70-9-404. Surplus proceeds unclaimed -- disposition

70-9-404. Surplus proceeds unclaimed -- disposition.
If the owner or the owner's agent fails to demand the surplus within 60 days of the time of sale, then it must be paid into the county treasury, subject to the order of the owner.
History: En. Sec. 2922, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 2005, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7669, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 3154; re-en. Sec. 7669, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 20-310; amd. Sec. 2108, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 4. Common Carriers, Commission Merchants, and Warehousemen › 70-9-405. Responsibility of carrier and bailee after storage

70-9-405. Responsibility of carrier and bailee after storage.
After the storage of goods, merchandise, or property as provided in this part, the responsibility of the carrier ceases and the person with whom the goods, merchandise, or property is stored is not liable for any loss or damage on account of the storage unless the loss or damage results from the person's negligence or want of proper care.
History: En. Sec. 2923, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 2006, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7670, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. Sec. 3155; re-en. Sec. 7670, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 20-311; amd. Sec. 2109, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 4. Common Carriers, Commission Merchants, and Warehousemen › 70-9-406. Sale of property upon which advances are due

70-9-406. Sale of property upon which advances are due.
When a commission merchant or warehouse operator receives on consignment produce, merchandise, or other property and makes advances on the produce, merchandise, or property, either to the owner or for freight and charges, the person may, if the freight and charges are not paid within 90 days from the date of the advances, cause the produce, merchandise, or property on which the advances were made to be advertised and sold as provided in this part.
History: En. Sec. 2924, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 2007, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7671, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 3156; re-en. Sec. 7671, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 20-312; amd. Sec. 2110, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 4. Common Carriers, Commission Merchants, and Warehousemen › 70-9-407. Fees of officers

70-9-407. Fees of officers.
The fees of officers under this part are the same as allowed for similar services in other cases provided in this code to be paid by the taker-up or finder and recovered of the owner.
History: En. Sec. 2925, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 2008, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7672, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 3157; re-en. Sec. 7672, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 20-313.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 5. Innkeepers › 70-9-501. Sale of unclaimed baggage -- notice

70-9-501. Sale of unclaimed baggage -- notice.
(1) Whenever any trunk, carpetbag, valise, box, bundle, or other baggage comes into the possession of the keeper of any hotel, inn, boardinghouse, or lodginghouse, as such, and remains unclaimed for the period of 6 months, such keeper may proceed to sell the same at public auction and out of the proceeds of such sale may retain the charges for storage, if any, and the expense of advertising and sale thereof.
(2) But no such sale shall be made until the expiration of 4 weeks from the first publication of notice of such sale in a newspaper published in or nearest the city, town, or place in which said hotel, inn, boardinghouse, or lodginghouse is situated.
(3) Said notice shall be published once a week for 4 successive weeks in some newspaper, daily or weekly, of general circulation and shall contain:
(a) a description of each trunk, carpetbag, valise, box, bundle, or other baggage, as near as may be;
(b) the name of the owner, if known;
(c) the name of said keeper and the time and place of sale.
(4) The expenses incurred for advertising shall be a lien upon such trunk, carpetbag, valise, box, bundle, or other baggage, in a ratable proportion, according to the value of such piece of property or thing or article sold.
History: En. Sec. 2503, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5167, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7676, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1862; re-en. Sec. 7676, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 34-104(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 5. Innkeepers › 70-9-502. Disposition of surplus proceeds

70-9-502. Disposition of surplus proceeds.
If any balance arising from the sale is not claimed by the rightful owner within 1 week from the day of the sale, the balance must be paid into the treasury of the county in which the sale took place, and if the balance is not claimed by the owner or the owner's legal representatives within 1 year after the sale, the balance must be paid into the general fund of the county.
History: En. Sec. 2503, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5167, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7676, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1862; re-en. Sec. 7676, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 34-104(part); amd. Sec. 2111, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 6. Retail Launderers and Dry Cleaners › 70-9-601. Disposal of property unclaimed within 180 days -- notice -- maintenance of records

70-9-601. Disposal of property unclaimed within 180 days -- notice -- maintenance of records.
(1) A retail launderer or dry cleaner may dispose of an article, garment, or piece of clothing left with the launderer or dry cleaner for cleaning, laundering, repairing, or other service that is not redeemed by the customer within 180 days. A retail launderer or dry cleaner is not responsible or liable for an article, garment, or piece of clothing disposed of pursuant to this section.
(2) A retail launderer or dry cleaner subject to this section shall post a notice describing the provisions of this section in a conspicuous place on the premises of the retail launderer or dry cleaner. The notice must be substantially the same as the following language: "As provided in section 70-9-601, MCA, an article, garment, or piece of clothing accepted for cleaning, laundering, repairing, or other service by a launderer or dry cleaner must be claimed within 180 days after the date the item was received for service. If an article is not claimed within 180 days, the item may be disposed of by the launderer or dry cleaner."
(3) For any item that is disposed of as provided in this section, the retail launderer or dry cleaner shall maintain copies of all service tickets or other records showing the date the item was received and the date and manner of disposition. The records must be maintained for 1 year following disposal.
(4) Any balance in excess of the charges for cleaning, laundering, repairing, or other service arising from the sale of an item unclaimed by the owner must be paid to the general fund of the county in which the sale took place.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 17, L. 1995.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 70. Property › Chapter 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Property › Part 7. Foreign Capital Depositories (Repealed) › 70-9-701. Repealed

70-9-701. Repealed.
Sec. 23, Ch. 163, L. 2005.
History: En. Sec. 64, Ch. 382, L. 1997.