Montana Code Annotated 2003

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     37-47-344. Penalties -- disposition of fines. (1) A person who violates any provision of this chapter or rule adopted under this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine not exceeding $500.
     (2) A person who represents to the public that the person is an outfitter or who purposely engages in outfitting without a license as required by this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine of not less than $200 and not more than $1,000, up to 1 year in the county jail, or both. Each day of violation is a separate offense. In addition, the person must be assessed and pay to the board the amount of all costs incurred by the board in investigating and preparing the case for trial and all prosecution costs, including but not limited to witness, transportation, and per diem expenses.
     (3) Fifty percent of all fines paid under this section must be deposited in the general fund of the county in which the conviction is obtained, and 50% must be deposited in the state special revenue fund for the use of the board in enforcing this chapter. All investigation, preparation, and trial costs paid under this section must be deposited in the state special revenue fund for the use of the board in enforcing the provisions of this chapter. The board may reimburse other agencies for costs reasonably incurred in the enforcement of this chapter.
     (4) A person convicted of engaging in outfitting without a license shall reimburse the full amount of any fees received to the person to whom illegal outfitter services were provided.

     History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 528, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 220, L. 1993.

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