Senate bill NO. 136
INTRODUCED
BY S. Fitzpatrick
By Request of the ****
A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED: "AN ACT REVISING LAWS RELATED TO INJUNCTIONS; AND PROVIDING THAT IF A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IS ENJOINED THAT THE PROPERTY MAY BE SECURED AND PROTECTED FROM DAMAGE.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA:
Section 1. Secure construction site -- provide for safety. If the court grants a preliminary injunction or restraining order and the party against whom the injunction or restraining order is asserted is performing construction work, remodeling or renovating a property, or constructing a structure, building, or improvement, the court shall:
(1) allow the party who is enjoined or restrained to protect the property from damage; and
(2) provide for the safety of the property and any construction work on the property.
Section 2. Codification instruction. [Section 1] is intended to be codified as an integral part of Title 27, chapter 19, part 3, and the provisions of Title 27, chapter 19, part 3, apply to [section 1].