61-12-405. Certificate of sale or release. (1) (a) If a vehicle is sold as provided in 61-12-404(1)(a) or (1)(b), the sheriff or the city police at the time of the payment of the purchase price shall execute a certificate of sale in duplicate and shall deliver the original certificate to the purchaser and retain the copy.
(b) The certificate of sale must contain the name and address of the purchaser, the date of sale, the consideration paid, a description of the vehicle, and a stipulation that no warranty is made as to the condition or title of the vehicle.
(2) (a) If a vehicle is released as provided in 61-12-404(2), the sheriff or city police shall execute a certificate of release to the qualified tow truck operator in duplicate and shall deliver the original certificate to the operator and retain the copy.
(b) The certificate of release must contain the name and address of the operator, the date of release, a description of the vehicle, including year, make, model, serial number, and license number if available, and a stipulation that no warranty is made as to the condition or title of the vehicle.
History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 288, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 53-906; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 355, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 176, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 165, L. 2021.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 12. Miscellaneous Provisions
Part 4. Removal and Sale of Abandoned Vehicles
61-12-401. Taking vehicle into custody
61-12-404. Sale or release of vehicle if not reclaimed
61-12-405. Certificate of sale or release
61-12-406. Issuing certificate of title
61-12-407. Transmitting return of sale and balance of proceeds