27-1-819. What constitutes a reasonable time for correction. The first issue of a newspaper, magazine, or periodical published after the expiration of 1 week from the receipt of the notice provided for in 27-1-818 is within a reasonable time for correction. In the case of radio and television stations and cable television systems, a broadcast made at the same time of day as the broadcast complained of and of at least equal duration which is made within 7 days following receipt of such notice is within a reasonable time for correction.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 569, L. 1979.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations
Chapter 1. Availability of Remedies -- Liability
27-1-801. Defamation -- how effected
27-1-804. What communications are privileged
27-1-805. through 27-1-810 reserved
27-1-811. When owner of radio station not liable for material broadcast
27-1-812. Right of owner to require prior submission of text to be broadcast
27-1-813. Liability of person broadcasting -- liability of owner for broadcast prepared by station
27-1-819. What constitutes a reasonable time for correction
27-1-820. Content of correction
27-1-821. Extent to which a correction is a defense upon trial