Montana § 2-9-524 Amount Of New Bond -- Failure To File

Montana Statutes

§ 2-9-524 — Amount Of New Bond -- Failure To File

Montana § 2-9-524

Title 2GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE AND ADMINISTRATION

Ch. 9LIABILITY EXPOSURE AND INSURANCE COVERAGE

Part 5General Provisions Related to Official Bonds

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Mont. Code Ann. § 2-9-524 (2026).

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2-9-524 . Amount of new bond -- failure to file.

(1)Whenever a statement is filed or filed and served as provided in this part, the proper authority shall prescribe the penalty or amount in which a new or additional bond or undertaking must be filed unless already provided by statute. If an order is not made, the new or additional bond or undertaking must be executed for the same amount as the original.

(2)If an officer or person fails to file a new or additional bond or undertaking within 20 days from the date of personal service or within 40 days from the date of the first publication or posting of notice as provided in this part, the office or appointment of the person or officer becomes vacant and the officer or person forfeits the office or appointment. The office or position must b

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2-9-524 . Amount of new bond -- failure to file. (1) Whenever a statement is filed or filed and served as provided in this part, the proper authority shall prescribe the penalty or amount in which a new or additional bond or undertaking must be filed unless already provided by statute. If an order is not made, the new or additional bond or undertaking must be executed for the same amount as the original.
(2) If an officer or person fails to file a new or additional bond or undertaking within 20 days from the date of personal service or within 40 days from the date of the first publication or posting of notice as provided in this part, the office or appointment of the person or officer becomes vacant and the officer or person forfeits the office or appointment. The office or position must be filled as in other cases of vacancy and in the manner provided by law.
(3) The person applying to be released from liability on the bond or undertaking may not be held liable on the bond after the date provided for vacating and forfeiting of the office or appointment.