House Bill No. [insert bill number] establishes the crime of possession of a stolen firearm, removing references to stolen ammunition from the current law. The bill defines the offense as knowingly receiving, possessing, concealing, storing, bartering, selling, or disposing of a stolen firearm. A person convicted of this offense will face a penalty of imprisonment for up to 10 years. Additionally, the bill amends existing laws, specifically Section 45-8-405, to include possession of a stolen firearm as part of the offenses that constitute a pattern of criminal street gang activity.

The bill also includes a codification instruction indicating that the new section regarding possession of a stolen firearm is intended to be integrated into Title 45, chapter 8, part 3 of the Montana Code Annotated. This legislative change aims to strengthen the legal framework surrounding firearm possession and enhance penalties for related offenses.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_1(1): 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_1(10): 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_1(2): 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_1(3): 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_1(4): 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_1(5): 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_1(6): 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_1(7): 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_1(8): 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_1(9): 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_1: 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_2(1): 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_2(2): 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_2(3): 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_2(4): 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_2(5): 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_2(6): 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_2(7): 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_2(8): 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_2(9): 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_2: 41-5-206, 45-8-405