Mont. Code Ann. § 45-2-102
(2021)

Substitutes for negligence and knowledge

When the law provides that negligence suffices to establish an element of an offense, such element also is established if a person acts purposely or knowingly. When acting knowingly suffices to establish an element, such element also is established if a person acts purposely.

History:
En. 94-2-110 by Sec. 1, Ch. 513, L. 1973
R.C.M. 1947, 94-2-110.