Montana Code > Title 82 > Chapter 2 > Part 4 – Assaying of Ore and Payment for Consignments


§ 82-2-401	Sampling rooms required
§ 82-2-402	Samples of 50 pounds per ton to be retained until settlement
§ 82-2-403	Penalty for commingling foreign substances with ore
§ 82-2-404	Umpire assayers — appointment, qualifications, and duties
§ 82-2-405	Notice of selection
§ 82-2-406	Violation — penalty
§ 82-2-421	Time for payment for ores
§ 82-2-422	Violation — penalty
§ 82-2-423	Statement by purchasers of ore from leased mines
§ 82-2-424	Copy of statement to lessee
§ 82-2-425	Shipper — penalty for violation
§ 82-2-426	Smelters — penalty for violation

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