33-1-707. Administrative or civil action — statute of limitations. (1) Unless otherwise provided by law, the department shall commence an administrative or civil action for a violation of the insurance code within 2 years of the date of the violation or within 2 years after the department discovers the violation or, through the use of reasonable diligence, should have discovered the violation, whichever occurs later.

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Terms Used In Montana Code 33-1-707

  • Statute of limitations: A law that sets the time within which parties must take action to enforce their rights.

(2)Regardless of when the department discovers a violation or should have discovered a violation through the use of reasonable diligence, the department may not commence an administrative or civil action unless it is brought within 5 years of the date of the violation.