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Mont. Code Ann. § 45-8-333 (2026)

Reckless Or Malicious Use Of Explosives

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  5. 45-8-333 Reckless or malicious use of explosives

TITLE 45. CRIMES

CHAPTER 8. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER

Part 3. Weapons

Reckless Or Malicious Use Of Explosives

45-8-333. Reckless or malicious use of explosives. A person who recklessly or maliciously uses, handles, or has in the person's possession any blasting powder, giant or Hercules powder, giant caps, or other highly explosive substance through which any human being is intimidated, terrified, or endangered is guilty of a misdemeanor.

History: En. Sec. 713, Pen. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 8551, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 2812, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 2812, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 69-1927; amd. Sec. 1712, Ch. 56, L. 2009.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 2000–2010 · leading case: State v. Dixon, 2000 MT 82, 998 P.2d 544.
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State v. Dixon, 2000 MT 82, 998 P.2d 544. · cites it 10× “” Dixon asserts that as a result of the broad definition of these terms, felony possession of explosives is completely subsumed within the misdemeanor “Reckless or malicious use of explosives” prohibited in § 45-8-333, MCA *172 ¶26 The State contends that the legislature clearly…”
State v. G'STOHL, 2010 MT 7, 223 P.3d 926. · cites it 2× “§ 45-8-333, MCA [reckless or malicious use of explosives].”
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