# Mont. Code Ann. § 50-50-110: 50-50-110 Costs and expenses -- recovery by department or county

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mont. Code Ann. § 50-50-110
- **Heading:** 50-50-110 Costs and expenses -- recovery by department or county
- **Jurisdiction:** Montana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MT Code / Title 50 / Chapter 50 / Part 1 / Section 50-50-110

## Text

50-50-110 . Costs and expenses -- recovery by department or county. In a civil action initiated by the regulatory authority under this chapter, the court may, by petition of the regulatory authority, order a retail food establishment or a cottage food operation that is found in violation of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter to pay the costs of investigations and any other expenses incurred in enforcing the provisions of this chapter in the case of a willful violation. These costs are limited to the direct costs of investigations and other expenses.

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