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Montana Identity Theft Laws
More Information on Identity Theft Laws
| Code Section | Mont. Code Ann. §45-6-332 (2001) |
| Classification of Crime/Penalties | Identity theft is a criminal offense If loss up to $1,000: imprisonment in county jail up to 6 months, fine up to $1,000, or both; if loss of $1,000 or more: imprisonment in state prison up to 10 years, fine up to $10,000, or both; restitution may be ordered including attorney fees, costs incurred in clearing credit rating, costs of civil/administrative proceeding to satisfy debt, lien, judgment, or other obligation resulting from crime |
| Who May Prosecute | Any prosecuting authority |
| Exemptions to Identity Theft Laws | - |
| Civil Lawsuit Allowed? | - |
| Civil Remedies Available | - |
| Misc. | - |
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