Montana · Montana Code Annotated — Title 61, Motor Vehicles
MCA Title 61 § 61-8-1026: Unlawful possession of open alcoholic beverage container in motor vehicle on highway
What this law says, in plain English
A person commits an offense by knowingly possessing an open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle's passenger area on a highway, with exceptions for closed storage areas and certain commercial/recreational vehicles. Violation results in a fine up to $100 and is not treated as a criminal offense.
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