45-7-204. False alarms to agencies of public safety. (1) A person commits an offense under this section if the person knowingly causes a false alarm of fire or other emergency to be transmitted to or within any organization, official or volunteer, that deals with emergencies involving danger to life or property.
(2) A person convicted of an offense under this section shall be fined not to exceed $500 or be imprisoned in the county jail for any term not to exceed 6 months, or both.
History: En. 94-7-205 by Sec. 1, Ch. 513, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 94-7-205; amd. Sec. 1681, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 7. Offenses Against Public Administration
Part 2. Perjury and Other Falsification in Official Matters
45-7-203. Unsworn falsification to authorities
45-7-204. False alarms to agencies of public safety
45-7-205. False reports to peace officers
45-7-206. Tampering with witnesses and informants
45-7-207. Tampering with or fabricating physical evidence
45-7-208. Tampering with public records or information