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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
An agent appointed by the attorney general pursuant to this part is a peace officer and:
(1) shall provide investigative assistance to city, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies at their request in accordance with rules adopted by the department of justice;
(2) shall have concurrent jurisdiction with local law enforcement agencies to investigate offenses involving dangerous drugs, as provided in Title 45, chapter 9, and violations that constitute organized criminal activity;
(3) shall investigate gambling activities in this state as provided in 23-5-113;
(4) shall investigate any apparent violations of penal statutes disclosed by an audit of a state agency by the legislative auditor;
(5) shall investigate apparent violations of penal statutes referred by the state workers' compensation insurance fund; and
(6) shall assist whenever possible any law enforcement school held in the state for law enforcement officers when requested.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 44. Law Enforcement § 44-2-115. Powers and duties of agents - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-44-law-enforcement/mt-st-44-2-115/
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