Montana § 37-68-316 - Citation And Fine For Failure To Display License

§ 37-68-316. Citation And Fine For Failure To Display License

Citation and fine for failure to display license. (1) A citation for failure to display an electrician's license or proof of licensure issued by an employee of the department must include: (a) the time and date on which the citation is issued; (b) the name, address, mailing address, and signature of the person to whom the citation is issued; (c) reference to the statutory authority to issue the citation; (d) the name, title, affiliation, and signature of the person issuing the citation; (e) information explaining the procedure for the person to follow in order to pay the fine or to demonstrate proof of licensure; and (f) the amount of the applicable fine. (2) The applicable civil fines for failing to display a license or proof of licensure are as follows: (a) $100 for the first offense, unless the provisions of subsection (4)(b) apply; (b) $250 for the second offense; and (c) $500 for the third and any subsequent offense. (3) Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense. The person issuing the citation is responsible for determining, by means of an up-to-date list or through telephone or other communication with the board office, whether the citation being issued is for a first, second, or subsequent offense. (4) (a) The person who issues the citation is authorized to collect the fine, but the person who is issued a citation may pay the fine to the appropriate authority identified on the citation within 5 business days of the date of issuance. (b) The board may not impose a fine for a first offense on a licensee who produces proof of licensure to the department within 5 days of the citation. In other cases, the board may, upon finding that the person has demonstrated acceptable proof of licensure, waive or refund the fine. (5) A person who violates this section is also subject to the provisions of 37-1-109 .