Montana § 80-4-703 - Penalty For Misconduct
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 80-4-703 — Penalty For Misconduct, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 80-4-703. Penalty For Misconduct
Penalty for misconduct. (1) An official agricultural commodity inspector, sampler, or weigher who is guilty of neglect of duty, who knowingly or carelessly inspects, samples, or weighs agricultural commodities improperly, or who directly or indirectly accepts any money or other consideration for neglect of duty or improper performance of duty is guilty of official misconduct and is punishable as provided in 45-7-401 . (2) A person who improperly influences or attempts to improperly influence an official agricultural commodity inspector, sampler, or weigher in the performance of the inspector's, sampler's, or weigher's duties is guilty of bribery and is punishable as provided in 45-7-101 . (3) Upon conviction of an offense described in subsection (1), an official agricultural commodity inspector, sampler, or weigher must be removed by the department pursuant to procedures established by department rule.
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What does Montana Code Annotated § 80-4-703 cover?
Section 80-4-703 ("Penalty For Misconduct") 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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