30-14-213. Sales excepted. Sections 30-14-209, 30-14-210, and 30-14-212 do not apply to any sale made:

(1) in closing out in good faith the owner's stock or any part of the stock for the purpose of discontinuing the owner's trade in any article of commerce;

(2) of seasonal goods;

(3) in good faith of perishable goods to prevent loss to the vendor by spoilage or depreciation, provided notice is given to the public;

(4) when the goods are damaged or deteriorated in quality and notice is given to the public;

(5) by an officer acting under the orders of any court;

(6) in a good faith endeavor to meet the legal prices of a competitor selling the same article of commerce in the same locality or trade area; or

(7) to the state of Montana or any of its institutions.