Terms Used In Montana Code > Title 30 > Chapter 11 > Part 3 - Merchant's Rights

• Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
• merchandise: shall mean any personal property capable of manual delivery displayed, held, or offered for sale by a merchant. See Montana Code 30-11-301
• merchant: as used in this part shall mean an owner or operator and the agent, consignee, employee, lessee, or officer of an owner or operator of any merchant's premises. See Montana Code 30-11-301
• premises: shall mean any establishment or part thereof wherein merchandise is displayed, held, or offered for sale. See Montana Code 30-11-301