Montana Code Annotated
Part 3. Weapons
45-8-366. Declaration of authority

45-8-366. Declaration of authority. Sections 45-8-365 through 45-8-368 are done under the authority of the 2nd and 10th amendments to the United States constitution, Article II, section 12, of the Montana constitution, Montana's compact with the United States, and Printz v. U.S., 521 U.S. 898 (1997).
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 282, L. 2021.

Structure Montana Code Annotated

Montana Code Annotated

Title 45. Crimes

Chapter 8. Offenses Against Public Order

Part 3. Weapons

45-8-301. Uniformity of interpretation

45-8-302. Definitions

45-8-303. Possession or use of machine gun in connection with a crime

45-8-304. Possession or use of machine gun for offensive purpose

45-8-305. Presumption of offensive or aggressive purpose

45-8-306. Repealed

45-8-307. Exceptions

45-8-308. Repealed

45-8-309. Repealed

45-8-310. Policy

45-8-311. and 45-8-312 reserved

45-8-313. Unlawful possession of firearm by convicted person

45-8-314. Lifetime firearms supervision of certain convicted persons

45-8-315. Definition

45-8-316. Carrying concealed firearms -- exemption

45-8-317. Repealed

45-8-318. Possession of deadly weapon by prisoner or youth in facility

45-8-319. Repealed

45-8-320. Repealed

45-8-321. Permit to carry concealed weapon

45-8-322. Application, renewal, permit, and fees

45-8-323. Denial of renewal -- revocation of permit

45-8-324. Appeal

45-8-325. Repealed

45-8-326. Immunity from liability

45-8-327. Carrying concealed weapon while under influence

45-8-328. Carrying concealed weapon in prohibited place -- penalty

45-8-329. Concealed weapon permits from other states recognized -- advisory council

45-8-330. Exemption of concealed weapon permittee from federal handgun purchase background check and waiting period

45-8-331. Repealed

45-8-332. Definitions

45-8-333. Reckless or malicious use of explosives

45-8-334. Possession of destructive device

45-8-335. Possession of explosives

45-8-336. Possession of silencer

45-8-337. Possession of unregistered silencer or of bomb or similar device prima facie evidence of unlawful purpose

45-8-338. Firearms certificates for qualified retired law enforcement officers

45-8-339. Repealed

45-8-340. Sawed-off firearm -- penalty

45-8-341. Repealed

45-8-342. Repealed

45-8-343. Firing firearms

45-8-344. Use of firearms by children under 14 years of age prohibited -- exceptions

45-8-345. Criminal liability of parent or guardian -- prosecution

45-8-346. through 45-8-350 reserved

45-8-351. Restriction on local government regulation of firearms

45-8-352. Restriction on local government regulation of knives

45-8-353. Purpose

45-8-354. Legislative intent

45-8-355. Legislative findings

45-8-356. Where concealed weapon may be carried -- exceptions

45-8-357. Prohibition on infringement of constitutional rights

45-8-358. Regulation of firearms prohibited for certain people -- exceptions

45-8-359. Remedy for violations

45-8-360. Establishment of individual licensure

45-8-361. Possession or allowing possession of weapon in school building -- exceptions -- penalties -- seizure and forfeiture or return authorized -- definitions

45-8-362. through 45-8-364 reserved

45-8-365. Short title

45-8-366. Declaration of authority

45-8-367. Definitions

45-8-368. Prohibition of enforcement