§ 16-17. Deceptive practices generally.

A person commits the offense of deceptive practices when such person purposely or knowingly:

(1)

Causes another, by deception or threat, to execute a document by which a pecuniary obligation is incurred;

(2)

Makes or directs another to make a false or deceptive statement addressed to the public or any person for the purpose of promoting or procuring the sale of property or services;

(3)

Makes or directs another person to make or knowingly accepts a false or deceptive statement to any person respecting his financial condition for the purpose of procuring a loan or credit; or

(4)

Obtains or attempts to obtain property, labor or services by any of the following means:

a.

Using a credit card which was issued to another, without the other's consent.

b.

Using a credit card that has been revoked or cancelled.

c.

Using a credit card that has been falsely made, counterfeited or altered in any material respect.

d.

Using the pretended number or description of a fictitious credit card.

e.

Using a credit card which has expired, provided that the credit card clearly indicates the expiration date.

(Code 1981, § 9.02.160)

State law reference

Deceptive practices, MCA 45-6-317.