Montana § 18-7-205 - Penalty For False Affidavit Or Overcharge
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 18-7-205 — Penalty For False Affidavit Or Overcharge, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-7-205. Penalty For False Affidavit Or Overcharge
Penalty for false affidavit or overcharge. Any person or any corporation or any firm or any quasi-corporation who shall violate any provision of this part or swear falsely hereunder or charge or attempt to charge the state of Montana in excess of the prices and rates herein fixed or in any manner circumvent or attempt to circumvent this part or aid or abet any other person, firm, corporation, or quasi-corporation in offense against this part shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall on conviction for the first offense be fined not more than $100 or be imprisoned in the county jail for not more than 3 months or both such fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the court, and shall on conviction for each subsequent offense be fined not more than $300 or be imprisoned in the county jail for not more than 6 months or both such fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the court.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 18-7-205
What does Montana Code Annotated § 18-7-205 cover?
Section 18-7-205 ("Penalty For False Affidavit Or Overcharge") 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.
How do I cite Montana § 18-7-205?
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Is this the official text of Montana law?
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