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Montana · Through Montana Code Annotated 2025

27-1-521: Private right of action.

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  1. TITLE 27. CIVIL LIABILITY, REMEDIES, AND LIMITATIONS
  2. CHAPTER 1. AVAILABILITY OF REMEDIES -- LIABILITY
  3. Part 5. Right to Bring Action or Assert Defense

(1) A minor who attends a performance in violation of 45-8-118 or 20-7-135 may bring an action against a person who knowingly promotes, conducts, or participates as a performer in the performance. The minor's parent or legal guardian may bring an action in the name of the minor for an action commenced under this section.

(2) If a person prevails in an action brought under this section, the court shall award:

(a) actual damages, including damages for psychological, emotional, economic, and physical harm;

(b) reasonable attorney fees and costs incurred in bringing the action; and

(c) statutory damages of $5,000.

(3) A person may bring an action under this section not later than 10 years from the date the cause of action accrues.

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