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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(1) A person convicted of altering labels on dangerous drugs shall be imprisoned in the county jail for a term not to exceed 6 months.
(2) A person convicted of fraudulently obtaining dangerous drugs included in Schedule I, Schedule II, Schedule III, Schedule IV, or Schedule V in 50-32-222, 50-32-224, 50-32-226, 50-32-229, or 50-32-232 shall:
(a) upon a first conviction be imprisoned in the state prison for a term of not less than 1 year or not more than 5 years or be fined an amount not to exceed $50,000, or both;
(b) upon a second conviction be imprisoned in the state prison for a term of not less than 5 years or not more than 10 years or be fined an amount not to exceed $50,000, or both.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 45. Crimes § 45-9-106. Penalty for fraudulently obtaining dangerous drugs or altering labels of dangerous drugs - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-45-crimes/mt-code-ann-sect-45-9-106/
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