Montana Statutes
§ 61-9-321 — Engine Compression Brake Device -- Use
61-9-321 . Engine compression brake device -- use.
(1)A commercial motor vehicle equipped with an engine compression brake device must be equipped with a muffler in good working condition to prevent excessive noise.
(2)An operator of a commercial motor vehicle that has an engine compression brake device with a factory-installed muffler or an equivalent after-market muffler may not be prohibited from using the engine compression brake device.
(3)The department of transportation employees who are designated as peace officers pursuant to 61-10-154 shall work with law enforcement in the enforcement of standards adopted pursuant to this section.
(4)Notice of a deficiency must be given pursuant to 61-9-501 .
(5)A violation of the rules adopted to implement to this section is punishable as p
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Legislative History
En. Sec. 1, Ch. 357, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 217, Ch. 542, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 146, L. 2009.
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