50-31-512. Penalty -- violation -- stop sale, MCA

Montana Code Annotated 2025

TITLE 50. HEALTH AND SAFETY

CHAPTER 31. MONTANA FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT

Part 5. Prohibited Acts, Penalties, and Remedies

Penalty -- Violation -- Stop Sale

50-31-512. Penalty -- violation -- stop sale. (1) A person who knowingly violates 50-31-511 commits a misdemeanor and is subject to the provisions of 50-31-506.

(2) A retail food establishment that manufactures for sale, sells, holds or offers for sale, or distributes cell-cultured edible product as defined in 50-31-511 is found in violation of 50-31-511 and is subject to disciplinary action pursuant to 50-50-107 through 50-50-109.

(3) In addition to the penalties provided in this section, the license of a restaurant, store, or other business may be suspended as provided in the applicable licensing law on the conviction of an owner or employee of that business for a violation of 50-31-511 in connection with that business.

(4) A product found to be in violation of 50-31-511 is subject to the provisions of this chapter and an immediate stop sale order.

History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 276, L. 2025.