Montana · Montana Code Annotated — Title 45, Crimes
MCA Title 45 § 45-8-215: Desecration of flags
What this law says, in plain English
Montana law prohibits purposely or knowingly desecrating the U.S. or state flag through mutilation, defacement, alteration, merchandise depiction, or commercial use. Conviction carries up to 10 years imprisonment, a fine up to $50,000, or both.
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