Montana Code Annotated 2023

TITLE 81. LIVESTOCK

CHAPTER 30. PROTECTION OF FARM ANIMALS AND RESEARCH FACILITIES

Part 1. Farm Animal and Research Facility Protection Act

Action For Damage

81-30-104. Action for damage. (1) A person who has been damaged by reason of a violation of 81-30-103 may bring against the person who caused the damage an action in the district court to recover:

(a) an amount equal to three times all actual and consequential damages; and

(b) court costs and reasonable attorney fees.

(2) This chapter may not be construed to affect any other rights of a person who has been damaged by reason of a violation of this chapter. The provisions of subsection (1) may not be construed to limit the exercise of any rights arising out of or relating to a violation of 81-30-103.

History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 205, L. 1991.