Montana § 81-2-708 - Penalty
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 81-2-708 — Penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 81-2-708. Penalty
Penalty. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a person convicted of violating this part shall be fined not more than $500, be imprisoned in the county jail for a term not to exceed 6 months, or both. (2) A person convicted of violating this part by importing livestock into the state without a required health certificate, permit, or other documentation authorized by department rule shall be fined not less than $500 per animal or $5,000, whichever is greater.
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What does Montana Code Annotated § 81-2-708 cover?
Section 81-2-708 ("Penalty") 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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