Montana § 30-10-306 - Criminal Liabilities
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 30-10-306 — Criminal Liabilities, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30-10-306. Criminal Liabilities
Criminal liabilities. (1) A person who willfully violates any provision of parts 1 through 3 of this chapter except 30-10-302 , who willfully violates any rule or order under parts 1 through 3 of this chapter, or who willfully violates 30-10-302 knowing the statement made to be false or misleading in any material respect shall upon conviction be fined not more than $5,000 or imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both. However, if the person convicted has been previously convicted of a felony in any way involving securities, imprisonment for not less than 1 year is mandatory. (2) A person who willfully violates 30-10-301 with knowledge that the violation would affect a vulnerable person shall upon conviction be fined not more than $20,000 or imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both. (3) An indictment or information may not be returned under parts 1 through 3 of this chapter more than 8 years after the alleged violation. However, the time limitation period may be extended allowing commencement of a prosecution within 1 year after the date the commissioner or other prosecuting officer becomes aware of the violation. (4) The commissioner may refer evidence that may be available concerning violations of parts 1 through 3 of this chapter or of any rule or order under parts 1 through 3 of this chapter to the attorney general or the proper prosecuting attorney, who may in the prosecutor's discretion, with or without a reference, institute the appropriate criminal proceedings under parts 1 through 3 of this chapter. (5) Parts 1 through 3 of this chapter do not limit the power of the state to punish any person for any conduct that constitutes a crime.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 30-10-306
What does Montana Code Annotated § 30-10-306 cover?
Section 30-10-306 ("Criminal Liabilities") 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 § 30-10-306?
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