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Current as of April 27, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(1) Whenever a protest is authorized, it is sufficient if it is in writing, signed, and contains the following:
(a) a description of the action protested sufficient to identify the action against which the protest is lodged;
(b) a statement of the protestor's qualifications to protest the action against which the protest is lodged, including ownership of property affected by the action; and
(c) the address of the person protesting.
(2) Protests shall be submitted as provided by law and ordinance. The person receiving protests for a municipality shall note on each protest the date it was received.
(3) A protest which contains the required information may be signed by more than one person. A protest signed by more than one person is a valid protest by each signer.
(4) A person may in writing withdraw a previously filed protest at any time prior to final action by the governing body.
(5) Signers are encouraged to print their names after their signatures.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 7. Local Government § 7-1-4132. Protest - last updated April 27, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-7-local-government/mt-code-ann-sect-7-1-4132/
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