Montana § 50-20-112 - Penalties
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 50-20-112 — Penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50-20-112. Penalties
Penalties. (1) A person convicted of deliberate, mitigated, or negligent homicide under this chapter is subject to the penalties prescribed by 45-5-102 through 45-5-104 . (2) A person convicted of a felony other than deliberate, mitigated, or negligent homicide under this chapter is subject to a fine not to exceed $1,000, imprisonment in the state prison for a term not to exceed 5 years, or both. (3) A person convicted of a misdemeanor under this chapter is subject to a fine not to exceed $500, imprisonment in the county jail for a term not to exceed 6 months, or both. (4) (a) A penalty may not be imposed against the woman upon whom the abortion is performed or attempted to be performed. (b) A penalty may not be imposed for failure to comply with the provision of 50-20-106 that requires a written certification that the woman has been informed of the opportunity to review the information referred to in 50-20-304 if the department has not made the written materials available at the time that the physician or the physician's agent is required to inform the woman of the right to review the materials.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 50-20-112
What does Montana Code Annotated § 50-20-112 cover?
Section 50-20-112 ("Penalties") 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 § 50-20-112?
A common citation format is "Montana Code Annotated § 50-20-112" (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?
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