Montana Code 23-2-410. Penalty — enforcement
23-2-410. Penalty — enforcement. (1) A person who violates a rule of the board adopted pursuant to this part is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $50 or more than $500 or by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than 6 months, or both.
Terms Used In Montana Code 23-2-410
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Board: means the state parks and recreation board established in 2-15-3406. See Montana Code 23-2-403
- Commission: means the fish and wildlife commission established in 2-15-3402. See Montana Code 23-2-403
- Department: means the department of fish, wildlife, and parks provided for in 2-15-3401. See Montana Code 23-2-403
- Peace officer: has the meaning as defined in 46-1-202. See Montana Code 1-1-207
- Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201
(2)The department is a criminal justice agency for the purpose of obtaining the technical assistance and support services provided by the board of crime control under the provisions of 44-7-101. Authorized officers of the department are granted peace officer status with the power:
(a)of search, seizure, and arrest;
(b)to investigate activities in this state regulated by this part and rules of the department, the board, and the commission; and
(c)to report violations to the county attorney of the county in which they occur.