Mont. Code Ann. § 10-1-612
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10-1-612 Arrest of trespassers and disturbers
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10-1-612 . Arrest of trespassers and disturbers. (1) The commanding officer may arrest or authorize the arrest of a person who trespasses upon a camp or parade ground, armory, arsenal, rifle range, or any other place devoted to or used for military purposes.
(2) The commanding officer may arrest a person who:
(a) interrupts, molests, or disturbs the orderly discharge of duty by those under arms;
(b) disturbs or prevents the passage of troops going to or returning from any duty; or
(c) assaults a member of the uniformed militia while that member is performing any military duty.
(3) A person who is arrested under this section shall be transferred to the civil authorities in the county where the offense was committed.
(4) A person committing an offense for which an arrest may be made pursuant to this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(2) The commanding officer may arrest a person who:
(a) interrupts, molests, or disturbs the orderly discharge of duty by those under arms;
(b) disturbs or prevents the passage of troops going to or returning from any duty; or
(c) assaults a member of the uniformed militia while that member is performing any military duty.
(3) A person who is arrested under this section shall be transferred to the civil authorities in the county where the offense was committed.
(4) A person committing an offense for which an arrest may be made pursuant to this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
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