Montana · Montana Code Annotated — Title 45, Crimes

MCA Title 45 § 45-8-113: Creating hazard

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Creating a hazard is an offense involving knowingly discarding locked containers, leaving uncovered wells, tampering with aircraft, operating unsafe steam equipment, negligent hunting, or placing obstructions on railroad tracks. Conviction carries up to $500 fine and/or up to 6 months in county jail.

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