16-12-523. Unlawful conduct by cardholders -- penalties. (1) The department shall revoke and may not reissue the registry identification card of an individual who:
(a) is convicted of a drug offense; or
(b) allows another individual to be in possession of the individual's:
(i) registry identification card, except as provided for in 16-12-513; or
(ii) mature marijuana plants, seedlings, usable marijuana, or marijuana products.
(2) If no other penalty is specified under this part, a registered cardholder who violates this part is punishable by a fine not to exceed $500 or by imprisonment in a county jail for a term not to exceed 6 months, or both, unless otherwise provided in this part or unless the violation would constitute a violation of Title 45. An offense constituting a violation of Title 45 must be charged and prosecuted pursuant to the provisions of Title 45.
(3) Review of a department action imposing a fine, suspension, or revocation under this section must be conducted as a contested case hearing under the provisions of the Montana Administrative Procedure Act.
History: En. Sec. 18, Ch. 576, L. 2021.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 16. Alcohol, Tobacco, and Marijuana
Chapter 12. Marijuana Regulation and Taxation
16-12-504. through 16-12-507 reserved
16-12-508. Individuals with debilitating medical conditions -- requirements -- minors -- limitations
16-12-509. Written certification -- accompanying statements
16-12-510. through 16-12-512 reserved
16-12-513. Registry identification card to be exhibited on demand -- photo identification required
16-12-514. Health care facility procedures for patients with marijuana for use
16-12-515. Legal protections -- allowable amounts
16-12-516. through 16-12-519 reserved
16-12-520. Prohibitions on physician affiliation with licensees -- sanctions
16-12-521. and 16-12-522 reserved
16-12-523. Unlawful conduct by cardholders -- penalties
16-12-524. Fraudulent representation -- penalties
16-12-525. Confidentiality of registry information -- penalty
16-12-526. Law enforcement authority
16-12-527. through 16-12-531 reserved