Mont. Code Ann. § 27-1-1603

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27-1-1603 Premises owner's duty of care -- limited liability

Official statutory text

27-1-1603 . (Temporary) Premises owner's duty of care -- limited liability. (1) A person who possesses or is in control of a premises, including a tenant, lessee, or occupant of a premises, who directly or indirectly invites or permits an individual onto a premises is not liable for civil damages for injuries or death sustained from the individual's exposure to covid-19, whether the exposure occurs on the premises or during an activity managed by the person who possesses or is in control of a premises, unless the civil action involves an act or omission that constitutes gross negligence, willful and wanton misconduct, or intentional tort.

(2) The standard established in subsection (1) applies in landlord-tenant claims made under 70-24-303 (1)(b) through (1)(e) for injuries or death sustained from an individual's exposure to covid-19. (Terminates January 1, 2031--sec. 15, Ch. 2, L. 2021.)

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