Montana Statutes
§ 13-37-129 — Liability And Disposition Of Fines
Montana·Title 13 ELECTIONS·Ch. 37 CONTROL OF CAMPAIGN PRACTICES·Part 1 Commissioner of Political Practices
13-37-129 . Liability and disposition of fines. In determining the amount of liability under 13-37-128 , the court may take into account the seriousness of a violation and the degree of culpability of the defendant. If a judgment is entered against the defendant or defendants in an action brought by a county attorney in a court other than a justice's court, the county shall receive 50% of the amount recovered. The remaining 50% shall be deposited in the general fund of the state. In an action brought by the commissioner in a court other than a justice's court, the entire amount recovered shall be paid to the general fund of the state.
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Legislative History
En. Sec. 245, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 557, L. 1987.
Nearby Sections
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§ 13-37-101
Definitions§ 13-37-103
Term Of Office§ 13-37-104
Vacancy§ 13-37-105
Impeachment And Prosecution Of Commissioner§ 13-37-106
Salary§ 13-37-109
And 13-37-110 Reserved§ 13-37-111
Investigative Powers And Duties -- Recusal§ 13-37-112
Personnel And Budget§ 13-37-113
Hiring Of Attorneys -- Prosecutions§ 13-37-114
Rules§ 13-37-115
Orders Of Noncompliance§ 13-37-116
Exercise Of Powers