Montana § 13-37-129 Liability And Disposition Of Fines

Montana Statutes

§ 13-37-129 — Liability And Disposition Of Fines

Montana § 13-37-129

Title 13ELECTIONS

Ch. 37CONTROL OF CAMPAIGN PRACTICES

Part 1Commissioner of Political Practices

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Mont. Code Ann. § 13-37-129 (2026).

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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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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.