Admin. R. Mont. 12.12.118
Abandoned Property
Effective Jan 13, 2024Authorizing statute(s): 23-1-102, 23-1-106, 23-1-111, 87-1-201, 87-1-301, 87-1-303, MCA; Implementing statute(s): 23-1-102, 23-1-106, 23-1-111, 87-1-201, 87-1-301, 87-1-303, MCAState of Montana
- (1) Property, other than vehicles, left unattended for more than 48 hours may be impounded, except where otherwise posted by the department.
- (2) Unattended property that interferes with public safety, orderly management of the public use site or presents a significant threat to department resources may be impounded immediately.
- (3) Unattended property impounded pursuant to this rule shall be deemed abandoned unless claimed by the owner or an authorized representative thereof within 60 days. The 60-day period shall begin at the time the property is placed in the department's custody.
- (4) Property left unclaimed pursuant to (3) will be disposed of in accordance with Montana Operations Manual surplus property policy authorized by 18-6-101, MCA.
Authorizing statute(s): 23-1-102, 23-1-106, 23-1-111, 87-1-201, 87-1-301, 87-1-303, MCA
Implementing statute(s): 23-1-102, 23-1-106, 23-1-111, 87-1-201, 87-1-301, 87-1-303, MCA
History: NEW, 2024 MAR p. 45, Eff. 1/13/24.