Montana Code 45-8-335. Possession of explosives
45-8-335. Possession of explosives. (1) A person commits the offense of possession of explosives if the person possesses, manufactures, transports, buys, or sells an explosive compound, flammable material, or timing, detonating, or similar device for use with an explosive compound or incendiary device and:
Terms Used In Montana Code 45-8-335
- Explosive: as used in this chapter , means any explosive defined in rules adopted by the department of justice pursuant to 50-3-102(3). See Montana Code 45-8-332
- 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
(a)has the purpose to use the explosive, material, or device to commit an offense; or
(b)knows that another has the purpose to use the explosive, material, or device to commit an offense.
(2)A person convicted of the offense of possession of explosives shall be imprisoned in the state prison for any term not to exceed 20 years or be fined an amount not to exceed $50,000, or both.