Montana Statutes
§ 37-45-204 — Provisions Exclusive -- Certain Local Authority Not Limited Or Abridged
Montana § 37-45-204
JurisdictionMontana
Title 37PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Ch. 45CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS
Part 2Licensing and Registration
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Bluebook
Mont. Code Ann. § 37-45-204 (2026).
Text
37-45-204 . Provisions exclusive -- certain local authority not limited or abridged. The provisions of this chapter relating to the registration or licensing of a person, firm, or corporation, including the requirement of a bond with the state of Montana named as obligee and the collection of a fee, are exclusive for registered construction contractors. A political subdivision of the state may not require or issue any registrations, licenses, or bonds for the same or a similar purpose. However, this section does not limit or abridge the authority of a local government to levy and collect a general and nondiscriminatory license fee levied upon all businesses. This section does not limit the authority of a local government with respect to contractors not required to be registered under this
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Legislative History
En. Sec. 14, Ch. 500, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 294, L. 2019; Sec. 39-9-304, MCA 2023; redes. 37-45-204 by Sec. 20, Ch. 644, L. 2025.
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Bluebook (online)
Montana § 37-45-204, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/mt/45/37-45-204.