# Mont. Code Ann. § 33-20-806: 33-20-806 Compliance mitigation -- penalties -- enforcement

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T33_C20_P8_S33-20-806

## Section

- **Citation:** Mont. Code Ann. § 33-20-806
- **Heading:** 33-20-806 Compliance mitigation -- penalties -- enforcement
- **Jurisdiction:** Montana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MT Code / Title 33 / Chapter 20 / Part 8 / Section 33-20-806

## Text

33-20-806 . Compliance mitigation -- penalties -- enforcement. (1) An insurer is responsible for compliance with this part. If a violation occurs, either because of the action or inaction of the insurer or its producer, the commissioner may order:

(a) an insurer or insurance producer to take reasonably appropriate corrective action for any consumer harmed by a failure to comply with this part by the insurer, an entity contracted to perform the insurer's supervisory duties, or the producer; or

(b) a general agency, independent agency, or the producer to take reasonably appropriate corrective action for any consumer harmed by the producer's violation of this part; and

(c) appropriate penalties and sanctions.

(2) A violation of this part is an unfair trade practice under Title 33, chapter 18. Fines may be imposed pursuant to 33-1-317 .

(3) Any applicable penalty for a violation of this part may be reduced or eliminated if corrective action for the consumer was taken promptly after a violation was discovered or the violation was not part of a pattern or practice.

(4) The authority to enforce compliance with this part is vested exclusively with the commissioner.

## Nearby sections

- [Mont. Code Ann. § 33-20-801 33-20-801 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T33_C20_P8_S33-20-801.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 33-20-802 33-20-802 Purpose -- scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T33_C20_P8_S33-20-802.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 33-20-803 33-20-803 Exemptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T33_C20_P8_S33-20-803.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 33-20-804 33-20-804 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T33_C20_P8_S33-20-804.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 33-20-805 33-20-805 Duties of insurers and producers-- best interest obligations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T33_C20_P8_S33-20-805.md)
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