80-7-922. Penalties. A person who violates or aids in a violation of any of the provisions of this part or any rules or orders of the department adopted under this part is subject to the following penalties:

Terms Used In Montana Code 80-7-922

  • Person: means a natural person, individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company, joint-stock association, body politic, or organized group of persons, whether incorporated or not, and any trustee, receiver, assignee, or similar representative. See Montana Code 80-7-903

(1)a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for each offense. Assessment of a civil penalty by the department may be made in conjunction with any other warning, order, or administrative action authorized by this part that is issued by the department.

(2)a misdemeanor penalty of not less than $100 or more than $1,500 or up to 6 months’ imprisonment, or both, if the person is convicted in district court.