Montana · Montana Code Annotated — Title 46, Criminal Procedure
MCA Title 46 § 46-18-261: Recovery of suppression and investigation expenses for fires caused by arson
What this law says, in plain English
A person convicted of arson or related crimes may be ordered to reimburse law enforcement and fire agencies for suppression and investigation costs as part of sentencing. The court sets the payment amount, method, and timeline.
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