13-35-251. Physical prevention of obtaining signatures or physical intimidation of signature gatherers prohibited, MCA
  1. MCA Contents
  2. TITLE 13
  3. CHAPTER 35
  4. Part 2
  5. 13-35-251 Physical prevention of obtaining signatures or physical intimidation of signature gatherers prohibited

Montana Code Annotated 2025

TITLE 13. ELECTIONS

CHAPTER 35. ELECTION AND CAMPAIGN PRACTICES AND CRIMINAL PROVISIONS

Part 2. Specific Provisions

Physical Prevention Of Obtaining Signatures Or Physical Intimidation Of Signature Gatherers Prohibited

13-35-251. Physical prevention of obtaining signatures or physical intimidation of signature gatherers prohibited. A person may not knowingly or purposefully physically prevent an individual from obtaining signatures or attempting to obtain signatures on a petition for a statewide or local government ballot issue or physically intimidate another individual when that individual is obtaining or attempting to obtain signatures on a petition for a statewide or local government ballot issue. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500, by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or by both a fine and imprisonment.

History: En. Sec. 13, Ch. 481, L. 2007; Sec. 13-27-210, MCA 2021; redes. 13-27-611 by Code Commissioner, 2023; amd. Sec. 32, Ch. 647, L. 2023; Sec. 13-27-611, MCA 2023; redes. 13-35-251 by Sec. 27, Ch. 225, L. 2025; amd. Sec. 22, Ch. 225, L. 2025.