Montana § 61-5-302 - Unlawful Use Of License Or Identification Card
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 61-5-302 — Unlawful Use Of License Or Identification Card, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61-5-302. Unlawful Use Of License Or Identification Card
Unlawful use of license or identification card. It is a misdemeanor for a person to: (1) display or cause or permit to be displayed or have in the person's possession a canceled, revoked, suspended, fictitious, or altered driver's license, identification card, or tribal identification card; (2) lend the person's driver's license, identification card, or tribal identification card to any other person or knowingly permit its use by another; (3) display or represent as one's own any driver's license, identification card, or tribal identification card not issued to the person; (4) fail or refuse to surrender to the department upon its lawful demand a driver's license or identification card that has been suspended, revoked, or canceled; (5) use a false or fictitious name in an application for a driver's license or identification card or knowingly make a false statement or knowingly conceal a material fact or otherwise commit a fraud in an application; or (6) permit any unlawful use of a driver's license, identification card, or tribal identification card issued to the person.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 61-5-302
What does Montana Code Annotated § 61-5-302 cover?
Section 61-5-302 ("Unlawful Use Of License Or Identification Card") 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 § 61-5-302?
A common citation format is "Montana Code Annotated § 61-5-302" (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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How does Montana § 61-5-302 apply to my situation?
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