Montana § 42-7-203 Remedies -- Statute Of Limitations

Montana Statutes

§ 42-7-203 — Remedies -- Statute Of Limitations

Montana § 42-7-203

Title 42ADOPTION

Ch. 7FEES AND PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES RELATED TO ADOPTION

Part 2Prohibited Acts -- Discrimination

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Mont. Code Ann. § 42-7-203 (2026).

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42-7-203 . Remedies -- statute of limitations.

(1)A person may assert a violation of 42-7-202 as a claim against the state government in a judicial or administrative proceeding or as a defense in a judicial or administrative proceeding without regard to whether the proceeding is brought by or in the name of the state government, a private person, or another party.

(2)An action alleging a violation of 42-7-202 :

(a)must be brought no later than 2 years after the date the person knew or should have known that a discriminatory action was taken against the person; and

(b)may be commenced, and relief may be granted, without regard to whether the person bringing the action has sought or exhausted available administrative remedies.

(3)A person who successfully asserts a claim or defense for

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42-7-203 . Remedies -- statute of limitations. (1) A person may assert a violation of 42-7-202 as a claim against the state government in a judicial or administrative proceeding or as a defense in a judicial or administrative proceeding without regard to whether the proceeding is brought by or in the name of the state government, a private person, or another party.
(2) An action alleging a violation of 42-7-202 :
(a) must be brought no later than 2 years after the date the person knew or should have known that a discriminatory action was taken against the person; and
(b) may be commenced, and relief may be granted, without regard to whether the person bringing the action has sought or exhausted available administrative remedies.
(3) A person who successfully asserts a claim or defense for a violation of 42-7-202 may recover:
(a) declaratory or injunctive relief;
(b) compensatory damages;
(c) reasonable attorney fees and costs; and
(d) any other appropriate relief.