30-10-325. Operating pyramid promotional scheme unlawful. (1) A person may not conduct or promote or cause to be conducted or promoted a pyramid promotional scheme.

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Terms Used In Montana Code 30-10-325

  • Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
  • Willfully: when applied to the intent with which an act is done or omitted, means a purpose or willingness to commit the act or make the omission referred to. See Montana Code 1-1-204

(2)A person who willfully violates the provisions of subsection (1) shall, for each participant giving consideration, be fined an amount not more than $100,000 or be imprisoned for not more than 10 years, or both.

(3)A person who violates the provisions of subsection (1) shall, for each participant giving consideration, be assessed a civil penalty in an administrative proceeding in an amount not to exceed $10,000.