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Montana Title 50. Health and Safety § 50-20-805. Criminal penalties--professional sanctions--civil liability

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(1) A health care provider who purposely or knowingly violates 50-20-804 commits a felony offense and, on conviction, shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $1,000, imprisonment in the state prison for a term not to exceed 5 years, or both.

(2) A licensed health care provider who purposely or knowingly violates the prohibition in 50-20-804 commits an act of unprofessional conduct, and the individual's license to practice medicine in this state must be suspended for a minimum of 1 year pursuant to Title 37.

(3) In addition to all other remedies available under the laws of this state, failure to comply with the requirements of this part provides a basis for:

(a) a civil malpractice action for actual and punitive damages; and

(b) a civil fine of not less than $5,000 for each violation imposed by the department of justice.

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