Montana § 45-8-111 - Public Nuisance
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 45-8-111 — Public Nuisance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-8-111. Public Nuisance
Public nuisance. (1) "Public nuisance" means any of the following: (a) a condition that endangers safety or health, is offensive to the senses, or obstructs the free use of property so as to interfere with the comfortable enjoyment of life or property by an entire community or neighborhood or by any considerable number of persons. For the purposes of this subsection (1)(a), camping in violation of an ordinance or statute constitutes a public nuisance. (b) any premises where persons gather for the purpose of engaging in unlawful conduct; or (c) a condition that renders dangerous for passage any public highway or right-of-way or waters used by the public. (2) A person commits the offense of maintaining a public nuisance if the person knowingly creates, conducts, or maintains a public nuisance. (3) Any act that affects an entire community or neighborhood or any considerable number of persons, as specified in subsection (1)(a), is no less a nuisance because the extent of the annoyance or damage inflicted upon individuals is unequal. (4) An agricultural or farming operation, a place, an establishment, or a facility or any of its appurtenances or the operation of those things is not or does not become a public nuisance because of its normal operation as a result of changed residential or commercial conditions in or around its locality if the agricultural or farming operation, place, establishment, or facility has been in operation longer than the complaining resident has been in possession or the commercial establishment has been in operation. (5) Noises resulting from the shooting activities at a shooting range during established hours of operation are not considered a public nuisance. (6) A person convicted of maintaining a public nuisance shall be fined an amount not to exceed $500. Each day of the conduct constitutes a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 45-8-111
What does Montana Code Annotated § 45-8-111 cover?
Section 45-8-111 ("Public Nuisance") 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 § 45-8-111?
A common citation format is "Montana Code Annotated § 45-8-111" (Montana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Montana law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Montana official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Montana attorney.
How does Montana § 45-8-111 apply to my situation?
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