§ 37-69-310 — Citation And Fine For Failure To Display License

Montana § 37-69-310

• Jurisdiction: Montana
• Title 37: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
• Ch. 69: PLUMBERS
• Part 3: Licensing

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37-69-310 . Citation and fine for failure to display license. (1) A citation for failure to display a plumber's license or proof of licensure issued by an employee of the department must include:
(a) the time and date on which the citation is issued;
(b) the name, address, mailing address, and signature of the person to whom the citation is issued;
(c) reference to the statutory authority to issue the citation;
(d) the name, title, affiliation, and signature of the person issuing the citation;
(e) information explaining the procedure for the person to follow in order to pay the fine or to demonstrate proof of licensure; and
(f) the amount of the applicable fine.
(2) The applicable civil fines for failing to display a license or proof of licensure are as follows:
(a) $100 for the first offense, unless the provisions of subsection (4)(b) apply;
(b) $250 for the second offense; and
(c) $500 for the third and any subsequent offense.
(3) Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense. The person issuing the citation is responsible for determining, by means of an up-to-date list or through telephone or other communication with the board office, whether the citation being issued is for a first, second, or subsequent offense.
(4) (a) The person who issues the citation is authorized to collect the fine, but the person who is issued a citation may pay the fine to the board within 5 business days of the date of issuance.
(b) The board may not impose a fine for a first offense on a licensee who produces proof of licensure to the department within 5 days of the citation. In other cases, the board may, upon finding that the person has demonstrated acceptable proof of licensure, waive or refund the fine.
(5) A person who violates this section is also subject to the provisions of 37-1-109 .

Legislative History

En. Sec. 8, Ch. 402, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 153, Ch. 483, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 90, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 366, L. 2023.