Montana § 50-31-512 - Penalty -- Violation -- Stop Sale
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§ 50-31-512. Penalty -- Violation -- Stop Sale
Penalty -- violation -- stop sale. (1) A person who knowingly violates 50-31-511 commits a misdemeanor and is subject to the provisions of 50-31-506 . (2) A retail food establishment that manufactures for sale, sells, holds or offers for sale, or distributes cell-cultured edible product as defined in 50-31-511 is found in violation of 50-31-511 and is subject to disciplinary action pursuant to 50-50-107 through 50-50-109 . (3) In addition to the penalties provided in this section, the license of a restaurant, store, or other business may be suspended as provided in the applicable licensing law on the conviction of an owner or employee of that business for a violation of 50-31-511 in connection with that business. (4) A product found to be in violation of 50-31-511 is subject to the provisions of this chapter and an immediate stop sale order.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Montana Code Annotated § 50-31-512 cover?
Section 50-31-512 ("Penalty -- Violation -- Stop Sale") 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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