Montana · Montana Code Annotated — Title 45, Crimes

MCA Title 45 § 45-6-104: Desecration of capitol, place of worship, cemetery, or public memorial

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Desecration makes it illegal to purposely deface, damage, or destroy the state capitol, places of worship, cemeteries, or public memorials. Penalties range from up to 6 months imprisonment for damages under $1,500, or up to 10 years imprisonment for damages of $1,500 or more.

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