Montana § 32-1-446 Safe Deposit Department

Montana Statutes

§ 32-1-446 — Safe Deposit Department

Montana § 32-1-446

Title 32FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Ch. 1BANKS AND TRUST COMPANIES

Part 4Operation and Regulation

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Bluebook

Mont. Code Ann. § 32-1-446 (2026).

Text

32-1-446 . Safe deposit department. A bank may conduct a safe deposit department. The liability of any bank for the safekeeping and protection of the contents of safety deposit boxes is determined by the contract endorsed on the receipt delivered to the renter of a box at the time of the rental. However, the obligation of the bank is limited to the exercise of ordinary diligence and care to protect the contents of the box from loss or damage by fire, theft, or other causes.

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32-1-446 . Safe deposit department. A bank may conduct a safe deposit department. The liability of any bank for the safekeeping and protection of the contents of safety deposit boxes is determined by the contract endorsed on the receipt delivered to the renter of a box at the time of the rental. However, the obligation of the bank is limited to the exercise of ordinary diligence and care to protect the contents of the box from loss or damage by fire, theft, or other causes.

Legislative History

En. Sec. 35, Ch. 89, L. 1927; re-en. Sec. 6014.39, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 5-514; amd. Sec. 30, Ch. 395, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 78, Ch. 382, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 163, L. 2005.