7-2-2510. Effect of name change on vested rights and existing laws. (1) The change of name provided for in this part shall not impair or work a forfeiture or alteration of any vested rights.
(2) All laws of a general or special nature applicable to the county under its former name shall thereafter apply with equal force and effect to the county under its new name.
History: En. Sec. 11, Ch. 113, L. 1917; re-en. Sec. 4437, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 4437, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 16-711.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 2. Creation, Alteration, and Abandonment of Local Governments
Part 25. Change of Name of County
7-2-2501. Authorization to change name of county
7-2-2502. Petition to change county name
7-2-2504. Verification of petition signatures -- county clerk's certification
7-2-2505. Publication of copies of petition
7-2-2506. Court hearing on petition -- court order
7-2-2507. Transmittal to secretary of state of order to change name
7-2-2508. Procedure to effectuate name change in records and other papers
7-2-2509. Effect of name change on property and legal rights
7-2-2510. Effect of name change on vested rights and existing laws
7-2-2511. Effect of name change on indebtedness, obligations, and contracts
7-2-2512. Effect of name change on district court