Mont. Code Ann. § 13-35-204
13-35-204 Official misconduct
13-35-204 . Official misconduct. A person charged with performance of any duty under the provisions of the election laws of this state is guilty of official misconduct and is punishable as provided in 45-7-401 whenever the person:
(1) knowingly neglects or refuses to perform that duty; or
(2) knowingly and fraudulently acts, in the person's official capacity, in contravention or violation of any provision of the election laws.