Montana · Montana Code Annotated — Title 45, Crimes
MCA Title 45 § 45-5-803: Failure to report abuse or neglect of vulnerable adult -- false reporting -- penalties
What this law says, in plain English
A person commits an offense if they purposely or knowingly fail to report abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult, or provide false information to adult protective services or law enforcement regarding such matters.
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