37-73-227. Penalty. - Montana Statutes

     37-73-227. Penalty. (1) Except as provided in subsection (4), a person or corporation knowingly violating any provision of this chapter shall upon conviction of a violation:
     (a) if the violator is a person, be punished by a fine of not more than $500, by imprisonment for a term not to exceed 6 months, by revocation of the license, or by any combination of the fine, imprisonment, and revocation, in the discretion of the court; and
     (b) if the violator is a corporation, be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000.
     (2) Any officer or agent of a corporation or member or agent of a partnership or association who personally and knowingly participates in or is an accessory to any violation of this chapter by the partnership, association, or corporation is subject to the penalties prescribed for individuals.
     (3) A violation of this chapter is a continuing violation, and the statute of limitations is tolled until the violation ceases. The county attorney shall, upon request of the department, prosecute any violation of the licensing requirements of this chapter.
     (4) A person who violates the provisions of 37-73-226 is not subject to an additional penalty under this section.

     History: En. Sec. 14, Ch. 303, L. 2005.