Montana § 32-3-1005 - Theft Of Funds
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 32-3-1005 — Theft Of Funds, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-3-1005. Theft Of Funds
Theft of funds. (1) The following conditions are considered theft for which the offender, upon conviction, is to be imprisoned in a state correctional facility for a term not exceeding 20 years and fined by the department of administration an amount not to exceed $50,000: (a) fraudulent appropriation, misapplication, or theft of the money, funds, credits, or property of a credit union, whether owned by the credit union or held in trust; (b) fraudulent issuance or putting forth of a share certificate; (c) fraudulent drawing of an order or bill of exchange; (d) fraudulent acceptance or assignment of a note, bond, draft, bill of exchange, mortgage, judgment, or decree with intent to injure or defraud the credit union; or (e) fraudulent attempt to deceive an officer of the credit union or anyone appointed to examine the affairs of the credit union. (2) This section applies to a credit union director, officer, or employee or any person who with like intent aids or abets any individual listed under this subsection (2) in the actions listed in subsection (1).
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 32-3-1005
What does Montana Code Annotated § 32-3-1005 cover?
Section 32-3-1005 ("Theft Of Funds") 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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