Montana § 81-22-601 - Penalties For Violations

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 81-22-601 — Penalties For Violations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 81-22-601. Penalties For Violations

Penalties for violations. (1) A person who violates this chapter, fails to comply with the rules adopted under this chapter, or fails or neglects to obey a lawful order of the department made under this chapter, is guilty of a misdemeanor. (2) Unless a specific penalty is provided in this chapter or rules for the offense, the offender shall be fined not less than $25 and not more than $500 or imprisoned in the county jail for not to exceed 6 months or both fined and imprisoned.

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

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Section 81-22-601 ("Penalties For Violations") 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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