49-4-217. Penalty for violation of duty or unauthorized use of cane. Any person other than a person wholly or partially blind who shall carry a cane or walking stick such as is described in this part, contrary to the provisions of this part, or who shall fail to heed the approach of a person carrying such a cane as is described by this part or who shall fail to come to a full stop when approaching or coming in contact with a person so carrying such a cane or walking stick or being led by a trained guide dog or who shall fail to take precaution against accidents or injury to such person after coming to a stop, as provided for herein, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25.
History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 181, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 71-1308.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 4. Rights of Persons With Disabilities
Part 2. Rights of the Physically Disabled
49-4-204. through 49-4-210 reserved
49-4-211. Right to use public places and accommodations
49-4-212. Access to housing accommodations
49-4-213. Use of white or metallic-colored canes restricted to the blind
49-4-215. Penalty for violating rights
49-4-216. Duty and civil liability of pedestrian or driver approaching blind person
49-4-217. Penalty for violation of duty or unauthorized use of cane
49-4-218. through 49-4-220 reserved
49-4-221. Misrepresentation of a service animal -- complaint -- investigation
49-4-222. Misrepresentation of a service animal -- misdemeanor -- penalty