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Montana Statutes, Title 45

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Title 45, Title 45

10 chapters · 328 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 45328 Ch 8, OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER104 Ch 5, OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON81 Ch 6, OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY42 Ch 7, OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION27 Ch 9, DANGEROUS DRUGS27 Ch 2, GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF LIABILITY16 Ch 3, JUSTIFIABLE USE OF FORCE14 Ch 1, GENERAL PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS7 Ch 10, MODEL DRUG PARAPHERNALIA ACT7 Ch 4, INCHOATE OFFENSES3

27 sections·Filtered byTitle 45✕Ch 9✕

Mont. Code Ann. § 45-9-101 Criminal Distribution Of Dangerous Drugs
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(1) Except as provided in Title 16, chapter 12, a person commits the offense of criminal distribution of dangerous drugs if the person sells, barters, exchanges, gives away, or offers to sell, barter, exchange, or give away any dangerous drug, as defined in 50-32-101. (2) A perso…
Mont. Code Ann. § 45-9-102 Criminal Possession Of Dangerous Drugs
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(1) Except as provided in Title 16, chapter 12, or 50-32-609, a person commits the offense of criminal possession of dangerous drugs if the person possesses any dangerous drug, as defined in 50-32-101, [in an amount] greater than permitted or for which a penalty is not specified …
Mont. Code Ann. § 45-9-103 Criminal Possession With Intent To Distribute
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(1) Except as provided in Title 16, chapter 12, a person commits the offense of criminal possession with intent to distribute if the person possesses with intent to distribute any dangerous drug as defined in 50-32-101 in an amount greater than permitted or for which a penalty is…
Mont. Code Ann. § 45-9-104 Fraudulently Obtaining Dangerous Drugs
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A person commits the offense of fraudulently obtaining dangerous drugs if the person obtains or attempts to obtain a dangerous drug, as defined in 50-32-101, by: (1) fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, or subterfuge; (2) falsely assuming the title of or representing that the person…

Mont. Code Ann. § 45-9-105 Altering Labels On Dangerous Drugs

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(1) A person commits the offense of altering labels on dangerous drugs if the person affixes a false, forged, or altered label to or otherwise misrepresents a package or receptacle containing a dangerous drug, as defined in 50-32-101. (2) The offense of altering labels on dangero…

Mont. Code Ann. § 45-9-106 Penalty For Fraudulently Obtaining Dangerous Drugs Or Altering Labels Of Dangerous Drugs

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(1) A person convicted of altering labels on dangerous drugs shall be imprisoned in the county jail for a term not to exceed 6 months. (2) A person convicted of fraudulently obtaining dangerous drugs included in Schedule I, Schedule II, Schedule III, Schedule IV, or Schedule V in…

Mont. Code Ann. § 45-9-107 Criminal Possession Of Precursors To Dangerous Drugs

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(1) Except as provided in 50-32-609, a person commits the offense of criminal possession of precursors to dangerous drugs if: (a) the person possesses any material, compound, mixture, or preparation that contains any combination of the following with intent to manufacture dangero…

Mont. Code Ann. § 45-9-108 Exemptions

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(1) The provisions of 45-9-107 do not apply to: (a) a drug manufacturer licensed by the state; (b) a person authorized by rules adopted by the board of pharmacy to possess the combination of substances; (c) a person employed by or enrolled as a student in a college or university …

Mont. Code Ann. § 45-9-109 Criminal Distribution Of Dangerous Drugs On Or Near School Property -- Penalty -- Affirmative Defense

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(1) A person commits the offense of criminal distribution of dangerous drugs on or near school property if the person violates 45-9-101 in, on, or within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising a public or private elementary or secondary school. (2) Except as provided in 46-18…

Mont. Code Ann. § 45-9-110 Criminal Production Or Manufacture Of Dangerous Drugs

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(1) Except as provided in Title 16, chapter 12, a person commits the offense of criminal production or manufacture of dangerous drugs if the person knowingly or purposely produces, manufactures, prepares, cultivates, compounds, or processes a dangerous drug, as defined in 50-32-1…

Mont. Code Ann. § 45-9-111 Imitation Dangerous Drugs -- Definitions

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As used in 45-9-111 through 45-9-116 and 45-9-202, the following definitions apply: (1) "Dangerous drug" has the meaning given to that term in 50-32-101. (2) "Imitation dangerous drug" means a substance that is not a dangerous drug but that is expressly or impliedly represented t…

Mont. Code Ann. § 45-9-112 Criminal Distribution Of Imitation Dangerous Drug -- Penalty

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(1) A person commits the offense of criminal distribution of an imitation dangerous drug if the person knowingly or purposely sells, barters, exchanges, gives away, or offers to sell, barter, exchange, or give away any imitation dangerous drug. (2) A person convicted of criminal …

Mont. Code Ann. § 45-9-113 Criminal Possession Of Imitation Dangerous Drug With The Purpose To Distribute -- Penalty

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(1) A person commits the offense of criminal possession of an imitation dangerous drug with the purpose to distribute if the person possesses with the purpose to distribute any imitation dangerous drug. (2) A person convicted of criminal possession of an imitation dangerous drug …

Mont. Code Ann. § 45-9-114 Criminal Advertisement Of Imitation Dangerous Drug -- Penalty

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(1) A person commits the offense of criminal advertisement of an imitation dangerous drug if the person knowingly or purposely places in any newspaper, magazine, handbill, or other publication or posts or distributes any advertisement or solicitation to promote the manufacture, s…

Mont. Code Ann. § 45-9-115 Criminal Manufacture Of Imitation Dangerous Drug -- Penalty

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(1) A person commits the offense of criminal manufacture of an imitation dangerous drug if the person knowingly or purposely manufactures, prepares, or cultivates any imitation dangerous drug. (2) A person convicted of criminal manufacture of an imitation dangerous drug is punish…

Mont. Code Ann. § 45-9-116 Imitation Dangerous Drugs -- Exemptions -- Rules

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(1) Sections 45-9-111 through 45-9-115 do not apply to: (a) a person authorized by rules adopted by the board of pharmacy to possess with purpose to sell or sell imitation dangerous drugs; (b) law enforcement personnel selling or possessing with purpose to sell imitation dangerou…

Mont. Code Ann. § 45-9-121 Criminal Possession Of Toxic Substance -- Penalty

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(1) A person commits the offense of criminal possession of a toxic substance if the person inhales or ingests or possesses with the purpose to inhale or ingest, for the purpose of altering the person's mental or physical state, any substance with toxic effects that is not manufac…

Mont. Code Ann. § 45-9-125 Continuing Criminal Enterprise -- Penalty

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(1) A person who engages in a continuing criminal enterprise is guilty of a crime and upon conviction is punishable by a term of imprisonment and a fine not exceeding two times those authorized for the underlying offense. For purposes of this subsection, a person is engaged in a …

Mont. Code Ann. § 45-9-127 Carrying Dangerous Drugs On Train -- Penalty

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(1) Except as provided in Title 16, chapter 12, a person commits the offense of carrying dangerous drugs on a train in this state if the person is knowingly or purposely in criminal possession of a dangerous drug and boards any train. (2) A person convicted of carrying dangerous …

Mont. Code Ann. § 45-9-130 Mandatory Fine For Possession And Storage Of Dangerous Drugs -- Disposition Of Proceeds

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(1) In addition to the punishments and fines set forth in this part, the court shall fine each person found to have possessed or stored dangerous drugs 35% of the market value of the drugs as determined by the court. (2) The fines collected pursuant to subsection (1) during each …

Mont. Code Ann. § 45-9-131 Definitions

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As used in 45-9-132 and this section, the following definitions apply: (1) "Booby trap" means any concealed or camouflaged device designed to cause bodily injury when triggered by any action of a person making contact with the device. "Booby trap" includes: (a) guns, ammunition, …

Mont. Code Ann. § 45-9-132 Operation Of Unlawful Clandestine Laboratory -- Penalties

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(1) A person commits the offense of operation of an unlawful clandestine laboratory if the person purposely or knowingly engages in: (a) the procurement, possession, or use of chemicals, precursors to dangerous drugs, supplies, equipment, or a laboratory location for the criminal…

Mont. Code Ann. § 45-9-202 Alternative Sentencing Authority

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(1) A person convicted of a dangerous drug felony offense under this chapter may, in lieu of imprisonment, be sentenced according to the alternatives provided in subsection (2). (2) If the court determines, either from the face of the record or from a presentence investigation an…

Mont. Code Ann. § 45-9-203 Surrender Of License

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(1) If a court suspends or revokes a driver's license under 45-9-202(2)(e), the defendant shall, at the time of sentencing, surrender the license to the court. The court shall forward the license and a copy of the sentencing order to the department of justice. The defendant may a…

Mont. Code Ann. § 45-9-204 Immunity From Liability

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(1) Except as provided in subsections (2) and (3), if a court imposes mandatory service under 45-9-202(2)(c) or community service under 45-9-202(2)(d), a public or private agency supervising the service, treatment, or education program in which the defendant is participating and …

Mont. Code Ann. § 45-9-205 Exemption From Mandatory Minimum Sentences

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If a sentencing judge imposes any of the sentencing alternatives specified in 45-9-202, the mandatory minimum sentences provided in 46-18-205(2) do not apply.

Mont. Code Ann. § 45-9-206 Use Or Possession Of Property Subject To Criminal Forfeiture -- Property Subject To Criminal Forfeiture

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(1) A person commits the offense of use or possession of property subject to criminal forfeiture if the person knowingly possesses, owns, uses, or attempts to use property that is subject to criminal forfeiture under this section. A person convicted of the offense of use or posse…