Montana · Montana Code Annotated — Title 45, Crimes
MCA Title 45 § 45-8-212: Criminal defamation
What this law says, in plain English
Criminal defamation makes it illegal to knowingly communicate false statements that harm someone's reputation to a third party without consent, punishable by up to 6 months jail or $500 fine. Truth, privilege, fair comment, and official reports are defenses.
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