Mont. Code Ann. § 15-23-805 — Imputed Value -- Procedure For Metals

15-23-805 . Imputed value -- procedure for metals. If there is no sale or the sale is by an agreement not at arm's length or no statement is filed, the department shall impute the merchantable value of the metal. When imputing value, the department shall consider all appropriate market information available. When the imputed value is contested in any proceedings, the burden of proof is with the contesting party.