Montana · Montana Code Annotated — Title 45, Crimes

MCA Title 45 § 45-5-221: Malicious intimidation or harassment relating to civil or human rights -- penalty

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A person commits a crime by intentionally causing bodily injury, threatening injury, or damaging property motivated by another's race, religion, national origin, or civil rights activities. Conviction carries up to 5 years imprisonment and/or a $5,000 fine.

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