# Mont. Code Ann. § 45-2-104: 45-2-104 Absolute liability

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T45_C2_P1_S45-2-104

## Section

- **Citation:** Mont. Code Ann. § 45-2-104
- **Heading:** 45-2-104 Absolute liability
- **Jurisdiction:** Montana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MT Code / Title 45 / Chapter 2 / Part 1 / Section 45-2-104

## Text

45-2-104 . Absolute liability. A person may be guilty of an offense without having, as to each element of the offense, one of the mental states of knowingly, negligently, or purposely only if the offense is punishable by a fine not exceeding $500 or the statute defining the offense clearly indicates a legislative purpose to impose absolute liability for the conduct described.

## Nearby sections

- [Mont. Code Ann. § 45-2-101 45-2-101 General definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T45_C2_P1_S45-2-101.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 45-2-102 45-2-102 Substitutes for negligence and knowledge](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T45_C2_P1_S45-2-102.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 45-2-103 45-2-103 General requirements of criminal act and mental state](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T45_C2_P1_S45-2-103.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 45-2-104 45-2-104 Absolute liability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T45_C2_P1_S45-2-104.md)

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