Montana § 53-2-106 - Penalty For Misuse Of Public Assistance Information
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 53-2-106 — Penalty For Misuse Of Public Assistance Information, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53-2-106. Penalty For Misuse Of Public Assistance Information
Penalty for misuse of public assistance information. Any person, body, association, corporation, firm, or other agency who shall willfully or knowingly violate any provision of 53-2-105 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than $25 or more than $1,000, to which may be added imprisonment in the county jail for any determinate period not to exceed 60 days. If the violation is by other than an individual, the imprisonment may be adjusted against any officer, agent, employee, servant, or other person of the association, corporation, firm, or other agency who committed or participated in such violation and is found guilty thereof.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 53-2-106
What does Montana Code Annotated § 53-2-106 cover?
Section 53-2-106 ("Penalty For Misuse Of Public Assistance Information") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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