Montana § 81-8-279 - Penalties
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 81-8-279 — Penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 81-8-279. Penalties
Penalties. (1) A person who violates any provision of 81-8-271 through 81-8-273 , 81-8-276 , or 81-8-278 or rules adopted by the department to implement those sections is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not less than $250 or more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than 6 months, or both. (2) Of all fines assessed and collected under this section, except those assessed and collected in a justice's court, 50% shall be paid into the state treasury and credited to the special revenue fund for the use of the department and 50% shall be paid into the general revenue fund of the county in which the conviction occurred.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 81-8-279
What does Montana Code Annotated § 81-8-279 cover?
Section 81-8-279 ("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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