Montana § 45-9-102 - Criminal Possession Of Dangerous Drugs
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 45-9-102 — Criminal Possession Of Dangerous Drugs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-9-102. Criminal Possession Of Dangerous Drugs
Criminal possession of dangerous drugs. (1) Except as provided in Title 16, chapter 12, or 50-32-609 , a person commits the offense of criminal possession of dangerous drugs if the person possesses any dangerous drug, as defined in 50-32-101 , [in an amount] greater than permitted or for which a penalty is not specified under Title 16, chapter 12. (2) A person convicted of criminal possession of dangerous drugs shall be imprisoned in the state prison for a term not to exceed 5 years or be fined an amount not to exceed $5,000, or both. (3) A person convicted of a first violation under this section is presumed to be entitled to a deferred imposition of sentence of imprisonment. (4) Ultimate users and practitioners, as defined in 50-32-101 , and agents under their supervision acting in the course of a professional practice are exempt from this section.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 45-9-102 ("Criminal Possession Of Dangerous Drugs") 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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