Minors in Possession (MIP)
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The current MIP Law, SB 362 was passed by the 2003 Montana Legislature. According to that law
A person under 21 years of age commits the offense of possession of an
intoxicating substance if the person knowingly consumes or has in the person’s
possession an intoxicating substance.
A person does not commit the offense if the person consumes or gains possession
of the beverage because it was lawfully supplied to the person under 16-6-305
(parent, doctor, or religious) or when in the course of employment it is necessary
to possess alcoholic beverages.
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- Under 18 -
1st Offense
- $100-$300 fine
- 20 hours community service (plus fees)
- Substance abuse education course with parents (plus cost of completion of MIP course)
- driver’s license confiscated for up to 30 days
2nd Offense
- $200-$600 fine
- 40 hours community service (plus fees)
- Substance abuse education course with parents (plus cost of completion of MIP course)
- Driver’s license confiscated for up to 6 months
- Complete chemical dependency assessment and complete treatment if
recommended (plus the cost of assessment)
3rd Offense
- $300-$900 fine
- 60 hours community service (plus fees)
- ACT course, which includes an assessment and possible treatment if recommended (plus
cost of course)
- Driver’s license confiscated for up to 6 months
- Possible jail for up to 6 months
- 18 and Over -
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Adolescent Resource Center
(406) 586-5908
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