Montana § 15-8-309 - Violation And Penalty
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 15-8-309 — Violation And Penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-8-309. Violation And Penalty
Violation and penalty. A person who fails for any reason to file or return the statement required by 15-8-301 must be assessed a $25 penalty. The department shall deposit the penalty to the credit of the state general fund.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 15-8-309
What does Montana Code Annotated § 15-8-309 cover?
Section 15-8-309 ("Violation And Penalty") 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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