Montana § 75-10-116 - Penalties For Failure To Pay Fee

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 75-10-116 — Penalties For Failure To Pay Fee, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 75-10-116. Penalties For Failure To Pay Fee

Penalties for failure to pay fee. A person who owns a solid waste disposal facility that is subject to the fees under 75-10-115 and who fails to pay the fee in the manner provided by department rule is subject to a fine of not more than $2,000 or imprisonment not to exceed 6 months, or both, and shall reimburse the department for the amount of the fee owed and interest calculated at a rate equal to the previous fiscal year's average rate of return on the board of investments' short-term investment pool.

Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 75-10-116

What does Montana Code Annotated § 75-10-116 cover?

Section 75-10-116 ("Penalties For Failure To Pay Fee") 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 § 75-10-116?

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