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Sex Law Information Center - MONTANA |
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| Age of Consent |
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Males - 18 Females - 16 (Source)
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It is illegal for anyone under the age of consent to have sex, regardless of the age disparity. |
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| Sex Toys |
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No known law affecting sex toys.
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| Availability of Plan B/EC |
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In some areas, Plan B is available to females of any age from pharmacists with collaborative prescribing agreements with local doctors. Plan B is available OTC for those 18 and older as provided in FDA regulations in other areas. Those under 18 *may* require a prescription.
Locate a source for Plan B
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Access to contraceptive services by minors
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Minors may access contraceptive services without parental consent. Physician may, but is not require to notify parents. |
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| State Marriage Law |
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AOC: w/o PC: 18 w/ PC: 16 (Source)
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Common Law Marriage: Yes |
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| Status of Gay Marriage/Civil Unions |
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Constitutional amendment defining marriage as being between one man and one woman.
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| Abortion Laws |
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Legality |
Legal, up to viability
(health exception)
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W/P* |
No (unenforceable)
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P/N* |
No (unenforceable) |
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I/C* |
No (unenforceable)
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Other: |
Montana law prohibits obstruction of access to clinics.
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| Safe Haven Law |
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Either parent may drop off an infant at a hospital, police station or fire department within 30 days of birth. |
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| State Adoption Law |
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Montana Adoption Law |
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MT Children & Family Services Div.
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| Rape/Rape Shield Laws |
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Montana has a fair rape shield law, but allows evidence/testimony of previous sexual conduct with perpetrator. |
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| Sex Education Model |
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Montana law mandates "comprehensive health" to include some basics involving sex education. The state does not specify a particular curriculum path, however.
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| Other Sex/Sexuality Related Laws/Regs |
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N/A
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 03 July 2007 )
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