13-27-409. Fact statement to be supported -- liability for contents of argument. (1) A factual statement made in an argument advocating approval or rejection of a ballot issue or in a rebuttal argument to either of those arguments must be supported by documents filed by the proponents or opponents with the secretary of state within 2 business days of the date on which the statements are required to be filed with the secretary of state.
(2) Nothing in this chapter relieves an author of any argument from civil or criminal responsibility for statements contained in an argument printed in the voter information pamphlet.
History: En. 37-133 by Sec. 19, Ch. 342, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 37-133(2); amd. Sec. 21, Ch. 481, L. 2007.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Part 4. Voter Information Pamphlets
13-27-401. Voter information pamphlet
13-27-402. Committees to prepare arguments for and against ballot issues
13-27-403. Appointment to committee
13-27-404. Committee presiding officer
13-27-406. Limitation on length of argument -- time of filing
13-27-408. Rejection of improper arguments
13-27-409. Fact statement to be supported -- liability for contents of argument
13-27-410. Printing and distribution of voter information pamphlet