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It is illegal to show movies that depict felonious acts.

Status: Historical / Repealed

The Law Explained

An old statewide censorship law made it a crime to project any motion picture that showcased a felony being committed. Drafted during the moral panic of early cinema, lawmakers feared that seeing crimes on screen would inspire impressionable youth to become outlaws. Needless to say, enforcing this today would make it impossible to operate a movie theater.

๐Ÿ“š Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Mont. Code Ann. ยง 45-8-201
Where to look:

Montana Obscenity and Public Morals Code

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