Montana Statutes
§ 13-35-251 — Physical Prevention Of Obtaining Signatures Or Physical Intimidation Of Signature Gatherers Prohibited
Montana·Title 13 ELECTIONS·Ch. 35 ELECTION AND CAMPAIGN PRACTICES AND CRIMINAL PROVISIONS·Part 2 Specific Provisions
13-35-251 . Physical prevention of obtaining signatures or physical intimidation of signature gatherers prohibited. A person may not knowingly or purposefully physically prevent an individual from obtaining signatures or attempting to obtain signatures on a petition for a statewide or local government ballot issue or physically intimidate another individual when that individual is obtaining or attempting to obtain signatures on a petition for a statewide or local government ballot issue. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500, by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or by both a fine and imprisonment.
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Legislative History
En. Sec. 13, Ch. 481, L. 2007; Sec. 13-27-210, MCA 2021; redes. 13-27-611 by Code Commissioner, 2023; amd. Sec. 32, Ch. 647, L. 2023; Sec. 13-27-611, MCA 2023; redes. 13-35-251 by Sec. 27, Ch. 225, L. 2025; amd. Sec. 22, Ch. 225, L. 2025.
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