Montana Code 81-5-110. Sale at public auction — retention of property
81-5-110. Sale at public auction — retention of property. (1) Vehicles, equipment, and personalty forfeited under 81-5-109 may be sold at public auction in the manner of sales of personal property under execution and may be sold by any sheriff, livestock inspector, or other peace officer.
Terms Used In Montana Code 81-5-110
- Peace officer: has the meaning as defined in 46-1-202. See Montana Code 1-1-207
- Property: means real and personal property. See Montana Code 1-1-205
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201
(2)The department may retain the vehicles, equipment, and personalty forfeited under 81-5-109 for official use by the department, including personnel training. If the department retains forfeited property that it determines to be suitable for everyday use by department personnel, the department shall reduce similar property purchases accordingly.
(3)Money forfeited under 81-5-109 must be deposited in the state general fund.