30-11-511. Auctioneers ex officio. (1) In any county without an auctioneer, the sheriff or a constable is ex officio auctioneer and is permitted to sell any property at public auction.

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Terms Used In Montana Code 30-11-511

  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Montana Code 1-1-205

(2)The sheriff or constable is liable on the sheriff’s or constable’s official bond for any delinquency as the ex officio auctioneer.