# Mont. Code Ann. § 61-5-204: 61-5-204 Suspending resident's license upon conviction in another state

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T61_C5_P2_S61-5-204

## Section

- **Citation:** Mont. Code Ann. § 61-5-204
- **Heading:** 61-5-204 Suspending resident's license upon conviction in another state
- **Jurisdiction:** Montana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MT Code / Title 61 / Chapter 5 / Part 2 / Section 61-5-204

## Text

61-5-204 . Suspending resident's license upon conviction in another state. The department may suspend or revoke the driver's license of any resident of this state or the privilege of a nonresident to drive a motor vehicle in this state upon receiving notice of the conviction of the person in another jurisdiction of an offense in that jurisdiction which, if committed in this state, would be grounds for the suspension or revocation of the driver's license.

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