15-70-718. Fraudulent return -- penalty. If a compressed natural gas dealer or a liquefied petroleum gas dealer files a fraudulent return with intent to evade the tax imposed by this part:
(1) there must be added to the amount of deficiency determined by the department a penalty equal to 25% of the deficiency, together with interest at the rate of 1% a month or fraction of a month on the deficiency from the date on which the tax was due to the date of payment. The penalty and interest are in addition to all other penalties prescribed by law.
(2) the person is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $100 or more than $2,000 or imprisonment of not less than 30 days or more than 6 months, or both.
History: En. Sec. 15, Ch. 405, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 125, L. 1997.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 70. Gasoline and Vehicle Fuels Taxes
Part 7. Compressed Natural Gas Tax
15-70-702. Compressed natural gas dealer's or liquefied petroleum gas dealer's license
15-70-703. Application for license
15-70-704. Bonding, release of surety, and additional bond
15-70-705. Issuance of license -- grounds for refusal -- hearing
15-70-706. Revocation of license -- notice
15-70-707. Cancellation of license upon surrender
15-70-708. through 15-70-710 reserved
15-70-711. Tax on compressed natural gas -- tax on liquefied petroleum gas
15-70-713. Examination of records -- enforcement -- reciprocity
15-70-714. Returns required -- payment
15-70-715. Penalties for refusal or failure to file return or pay tax when due
15-70-716. Deficiency -- penalty
15-70-717. Determination if no return made -- penalty -- presumption
15-70-718. Fraudulent return -- penalty