33-14-303. Delinquency charges regulated. (1) A premium finance agreement may provide for the payment by the insured of a delinquency charge of $1 to a maximum of 5% of the delinquent installment but not to exceed $5 on any installment that is in default for 5 days or more.
(2) If the default results in the cancellation of any insurance contract listed in the agreement, the agreement may provide for payment by the insured of a cancellation charge equal to the difference between any delinquency charge or default charge imposed with respect to the installment in default and $5. A premium finance agreement may also provide for the payment of attorney's fees and court costs if the agreement is referred for collection to an attorney not a salaried employee of the insurance premium finance company.
History: En. Sec. 9, Ch. 360, L. 1981.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 33. Insurance and Insurance Companies
Chapter 14. Insurance Premium Finance Companies
Part 3. Operation and Regulation
33-14-301. Premium finance agreements -- contents -- form -- delivery
33-14-302. Charges for premium financing regulated -- method of computation
33-14-303. Delinquency charges regulated
33-14-304. Cancellation of insurance upon default
33-14-305. Return of unearned premiums