2021 Montana Legislature

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A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED: "AN ACT REMOVING PENALTIES FOR A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WHO DOES NOT RENDER SERVICE TO A STATE OR LOCAL HEALTH OFFICER; AMENDING SECTION 50-2-120, MCA; and PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE."

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA:

 

Section 1. Section 50-2-120, MCA, is amended to read:

"50-2-120. Assistance from law enforcement officials. A state or local health officer may request a sheriff, constable, or other peace officer to assist the health officer in carrying out the provisions of this chapter. If the officer does not render the service, the officer is guilty of a misdemeanor and may be removed from office."

 

NEW SECTION. Section 2. Effective date. [This act] is effective on passage and approval.