37-73-227. Penalty. (1) Except as provided in subsection (4), a person or corporation knowingly violating any provision of this chapter shall upon conviction of a violation:
(a) if the violator is a person, be punished by a fine of not more than $500, by imprisonment for a term not to exceed 6 months, by revocation of the license, or by any combination of the fine, imprisonment, and revocation, in the discretion of the court; and
(b) if the violator is a corporation, be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000.
(2) Any officer or agent of a corporation or member or agent of a partnership or association who personally and knowingly participates in or is an accessory to any violation of this chapter by the partnership, association, or corporation is subject to the penalties prescribed for individuals.
(3) A violation of this chapter is a continuing violation, and the statute of limitations is tolled until the violation ceases. The county attorney shall, upon request of the department, prosecute any violation of the licensing requirements of this chapter.
(4) A person who violates the provisions of 37-73-226 is not subject to an additional penalty under this section.
History: En. Sec. 14, Ch. 303, L. 2005.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 37. Professions and Occupations
Chapter 73. Elevator Contractors, Mechanics, and Inspectors
37-73-202. Apprenticeship allowed
37-73-203. Elevator mechanic's license -- limited mechanic's license
37-73-204. Elevator mechanic's examination -- fee -- reciprocity
37-73-205. through 37-73-207 reserved
37-73-208. Elevator inspector's license -- temporary license
37-73-209. through 37-73-211 reserved
37-73-212. Elevator contractor's license -- limited elevator contractor's license
37-73-213. through 37-73-215 reserved
37-73-216. Temporary elevator mechanic's license
37-73-217. through 37-73-219 reserved
37-73-220. License renewal -- continuing education
37-73-221. Reasonable fees -- deposit of fees and fines
37-73-222. through 37-73-224 reserved