Montana § 23-2-410 - Penalty -- Enforcement
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 23-2-410 — Penalty -- Enforcement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23-2-410. Penalty -- Enforcement
Penalty -- enforcement. (1) A person who violates a rule of the board adopted pursuant to this part is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $50 or more than $500 or by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than 6 months, or both. (2) The department is a criminal justice agency for the purpose of obtaining the technical assistance and support services provided by the board of crime control under the provisions of 44-7-101 . Authorized officers of the department are granted peace officer status with the power: (a) of search, seizure, and arrest; (b) to investigate activities in this state regulated by this part and rules of the department, the board, and the commission; and (c) to report violations to the county attorney of the county in which they occur.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 23-2-410
What does Montana Code Annotated § 23-2-410 cover?
Section 23-2-410 ("Penalty -- Enforcement") 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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