7-21-2117. Defenses in actions related to licensing violations. Upon the trial of any action authorized by this part, the defendant is considered not to have procured the proper license unless the defendant either produces it or proves that the license was procured. However, the defendant may plead in bar of the action a recovery against and payment by the defendant in a civil action of the proper license tax, together with damages and costs.
History: En. Sec. 4046, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 2752, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 2416, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 3362; re-en. Sec. 2416, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 84-2705; amd. Sec. 635, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 21. Business, Agriculture, and Livestock Services and Regulation
Part 21. General County Licensing Authority
7-21-2101. General licensing power of counties
7-21-2102. Procedure to supply license blanks
7-21-2103. Determination of persons required to obtain licenses -- classes of licenses
7-21-2104. Lien arising from license
7-21-2105. Disbursement of license fees
7-21-2106. through 7-21-2110 reserved
7-21-2111. General license requirements
7-21-2112. Compliance with municipal regulation also required
7-21-2113. Effect of failure to comply with licensing requirements
7-21-2114. Investigation of possible licensing violations
7-21-2115. Liability of county treasurer for licensing violations
7-21-2116. Enforcement of licensing requirements
7-21-2117. Defenses in actions related to licensing violations