Montana · Montana Code Annotated — Title 45, Crimes

MCA Title 45 § 45-8-221: Predatory loitering by sexual offender

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A previously convicted sexual offender commits predatory loitering by purposely or knowingly loitering near a victim's residence, workplace, or places frequented by minors, after being asked to leave by someone in authority. First offense: up to $500 fine or 6 months imprisonment; subsequent offenses: up to $1,000 fine or 1 year imprisonment.

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