Montana § 1-1-207 - Miscellaneous Terms
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 1-1-207 — Miscellaneous Terms, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-1-207. Miscellaneous Terms
Miscellaneous terms. Unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply in the Montana Code Annotated: (1) "Bribe" means anything of value or advantage, present or prospective, or any promise or undertaking to give anything of value or advantage, that is asked, given, or accepted with a corrupt intent to unlawfully influence the person to whom it is given in the person's action, vote, or opinion in any public or official capacity. (2) "Peace officer" has the meaning as defined in 46-1-202 . (3) (a) "Recidivism" means a circumstance in which any sentence is imposed for a new felony or in which a judge or the board of pardons and parole determines that a person convicted of a felony has violated the person's terms of probation or parole within 5 years of the imposition of a sentence for a previous felony conviction. (b) The term does not include a violation that is a compliance violation, as defined in 46-23-1001 . (4) "Vessel", when used in reference to shipping, includes ships of all kinds, steamboats and steamships, canal boats, and every structure adapted to be navigated from place to place.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 1-1-207
What does Montana Code Annotated § 1-1-207 cover?
Section 1-1-207 ("Miscellaneous Terms") 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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