Montana § 80-15-411 - Violators Subject To Penalties
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 80-15-411 — Violators Subject To Penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 80-15-411. Violators Subject To Penalties
Violators subject to penalties. (1) A person found to be in violation of this chapter or a rule established pursuant to this chapter is subject to the penalty provisions of 80-15-412 through 80-15-414 . (2) For the purpose of this section, the term "person" means, in addition to the definition in 80-15-102 , any responsible corporate officer. (3) Nothing in this chapter may be construed as requiring the department or an authorized agent of the department to report minor violations of this chapter for prosecution when the department or an authorized agent believes that the public interest will be best served by other remedial action, by a suitable notice of warning in writing, or by a lawful written order. (4) Action under 80-15-412 through 80-15-414 does not bar the department from enforcement of this chapter or of rules or orders issued under this chapter by injunction or other appropriate remedy. (5) The department and the department of environmental quality shall coordinate actions when a violator is subject to the penalties authorized by 80-15-412 through 80-15-414 and to the penalties authorized by Title 75, chapter 5, for the same violation.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 80-15-411
What does Montana Code Annotated § 80-15-411 cover?
Section 80-15-411 ("Violators Subject To Penalties") 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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