Montana Civil Rights Laws
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Explanation of Terms in Civil Rights Laws Chart
| Code Section | 49-2-101, et seq. (Generally); 49-4-101, et seq. (Handicapped) |
| Agency | Generally: Commission for Human Rights; Handicapped: None |
| Administrative Preemption | Generally: Yes; Handicapped: No |
| Private Action Permitted? | Generally: Yes; Handicapped: Yes |
| Attorney Fees Recoverable by Plaintiff? | Generally: Yes; Handicapped: Yes |
| Statute of Limitations | Generally: 180 to 300 days; Handicapped: 2 yrs. (§27-2- 211) |
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