Montana Code 50-76-109. Violation of chapter — misdemeanor
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50-76-109. Violation of chapter — misdemeanor. (1) A person who operates a crane, hoist, or other equipment described in 50-76-102 or 50-76-103 for which a crane and hoist engineer’s license is required without first obtaining a license, and every owner, employer, or manager of the crane, hoist, or other equipment who permits an unlicensed person to operate the crane, hoist, or other equipment is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Terms Used In Montana Code 50-76-109
- Crane: means a machine with a hoisting mechanism that is integral to the machine and that is used for lifting and lowering a load and for moving it horizontally. See Montana Code 50-76-111
- Hoist: means a power-driven apparatus capable of lifting and lowering loads and not designed to facilitate horizontal movements. See Montana Code 50-76-111
- Knowingly: means only a knowledge that the facts exist which bring the act or omission within the provisions of this code. See Montana Code 1-1-204
- Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
(2)A person who knowingly operates or an owner, employer, or manager who knowingly allows the operation of a crane, hoist, or other equipment in violation of the rules adopted pursuant to 50-76-110(2) is guilty of a misdemeanor.