Montana § 76-13-123 - Failure To Extinguish Recreational Fire
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 76-13-123 — Failure To Extinguish Recreational Fire, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 76-13-123. Failure To Extinguish Recreational Fire
Failure to extinguish recreational fire. A person who fails to extinguish a recreational fire that the person has set or ignited or in which the person has been left in charge or who negligently allows the fire to spread from the area described in 76-13-121 is subject to the penalty provided in 50-63-102 and is subject to the provisions of 50-63-103 .
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 76-13-123
What does Montana Code Annotated § 76-13-123 cover?
Section 76-13-123 ("Failure To Extinguish Recreational Fire") 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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