50-31-504. Notice and hearing required prior to prosecution. Before a violation of this chapter is reported to a state or county attorney for the institution of a criminal proceeding, the person against whom the proceeding is contemplated must be given appropriate notice and an opportunity to present the person's views before the department or its designated agent, either orally or in writing and either in person or by attorney, with regard to the contemplated proceeding.
History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 307, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 187, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 27-707(part); amd. Sec. 1843, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 31. Montana Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
Part 5. Prohibited Acts, Penalties, and Remedies
50-31-502. Unlawful labeling of products resembling honey
50-31-503. Prosecution of minor violations not required
50-31-504. Notice and hearing required prior to prosecution
50-31-505. Duty of state or county attorneys to prosecute
50-31-507. Exceptions to penalties
50-31-508. Injunction to restrain prohibited acts