Montana § 76-13-112 - Penalty For Violation

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 76-13-112 — Penalty For Violation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 76-13-112. Penalty For Violation

Penalty for violation. (1) Unless otherwise provided by this part or part 2, a person who violates this part or part 2 or any rule adopted pursuant to this part or part 2 is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment in a county jail for not more than 6 months or both. (2) Actions to prosecute criminal violations of this part or part 2 or any rule adopted pursuant to this part or part 2 must be conducted by the city attorney, county attorney, or attorney general.

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

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What does Montana Code Annotated § 76-13-112 cover?

Section 76-13-112 ("Penalty For Violation") 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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