Sales Excepted

Sections 30-14-209, 30-14-210, and 30-14-212 do not apply to any sale made: (1) in closing out in good faith the owner's stock or any part of the stock for the purpose of discontinuing the owner's trade in any article of commerce; (2) of seasonal goods; (3) in good faith of perishable goods to prevent loss to the vendor by spoilage or depreciation, provided notice is given to the public; (4) when the goods are damaged or deteriorated in quality and notice is given to the public; (5) by an officer acting under the orders of any court; (6) in a good faith endeavor to meet the legal prices of a competitor selling the same article of commerce in the same locality or trade area; or (7) to the state of Montana or any of its institutions.