Montana Code Annotated 2023

TITLE 50. HEALTH AND SAFETY

CHAPTER 63. INVESTIGATION OF FIRES

Part 1. General Provisions

Civil Penalty For Setting Or Leaving Fire Causing Damage

50-63-102. Civil penalty for setting or leaving fire causing damage. A person who sets or leaves a fire that spreads and damages or destroys property of any kind not belonging to the person is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $50 or more than $500.

History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 170, L. 1919; re-en. Sec. 2766, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 2766, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 82-1236; amd. Sec. 29, Ch. 449, L. 2007.