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MT Code § 22-3-1305 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 22. Libraries, Arts, and Antiquities|Chapter 3. Antiquities|Part 13. Montana Museums Act of 2020|22-3-1305. Historic preservation grant program -- proposals -- recommendations

  22-3-1305. Historic preservation grant program -- proposals -- recommendations. (1) There is a historic preservation grant program established within the department of commerce. A person, association, or representative of a governing unit seeking a historic preservation grant under this section must submit a grant proposal to the department by March 1 of the year preceding the convening of a regular legislative session.   (2) The department shall review all proposals for historic preservation grants in consultation with the tourism advisory council and the state historical preservation office before they are submitted to the legislature.   (3) Consistent with the rules adopted in accordance with 22-3-1306, the department shall make recommendations to the legislature on each proposal submitted to the department.   (4) The department's recommendations to the legislature are advisory.   (5) The department shall present its recommendations to the appropriations committee of the legislature by the 15th day of a regular legislative session.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 459, L. 2019.
MT Code § 22-3-1306 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 22. Libraries, Arts, and Antiquities|Chapter 3. Antiquities|Part 13. Montana Museums Act of 2020|22-3-1306. Priorities for funding -- rulemaking

  22-3-1306. Priorities for funding -- rulemaking. (1) The department of commerce shall make recommendations for grants awarded under the historic preservation grant program to public or private entities for the preservation of historic sites, historical societies, or history museums in the state. The recommendations must be based on competitive criteria created by the department, as guided by the legislature. The criteria may include:  (a) the degree of economic stimulus or economic activity, including job creation and work creation for Montana contractors and service workers;   (b) the purpose of the project, including whether it provides features that establish or enhance security, climate control, or fire protection for museums or address infrastructure, maintenance, or building code issues;   (c) the timing of the project, including access to matching funds, if needed, and approval of permits so that work can be completed without delay;   (d) the historic or heritage value related to the state of Montana;   (e) the successful track record or experience of the organization directing the project; and   (f) the expected ongoing economic benefit to the state as a result of the project completion.   (2) The department of commerce shall adopt rules necessary to implement the historic preservation grant program. In adopting rules, the department shall look to the rules adopted for the Montana coal endowment program, the cultural and aesthetic grant program, and other similar state programs. To the extent feasible, the department shall make the rules compatible with those other programs.   History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 459, L. 2019; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 330, L. 2021.
MT Code § 22-3-1307 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 22. Libraries, Arts, and Antiquities|Chapter 3. Antiquities|Part 13. Montana Museums Act of 2020|22-3-1307. Historic preservation grant program account

  22-3-1307. Historic preservation grant program account. (1) There is an account in the state special revenue fund established in 17-2-102 known as the historic preservation grant program account. The tax collections allocated in 15-68-820(3)(b) and (4)(c) must be deposited in the account.   (2) Money deposited in the account is subject to appropriation by the legislature and may be used only for historic preservation grants to be administered by the department of commerce.   (3) The department shall allocate and disburse historic preservation account funds as appropriated by the legislature.   History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 459, L. 2019.
MT Code § 22-3-1401 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 22. Libraries, Arts, and Antiquities|Chapter 3. Antiquities|Part 14. National Heritage Areas and National Historic Trails|22-3-1401. Legislative approval of national designations

  22-3-1401. Legislative approval of national designations. Any designation by the United States national park service of a national heritage area or national historic trail, pursuant to 54 U.S.C. 300101, et seq., that extends beyond federal land requires the approval of the legislature prior to a congressional act.  History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 538, L. 2021.
MT Code § 23-1-101 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 1. Parks|Part 1. State Parks|23-1-101. Purposes -- definitions

  23-1-101. Purposes -- definitions. (1) For the purposes of conserving the scenic, historic, archaeologic, scientific, and recreational resources of the state, providing for their use and enjoyment, and contributing to the cultural, recreational, and economic life of the people and their health, the department and board are vested with the duties and powers set forth in this part.   (2) For the purposes of this part, the following definitions apply:   (a) "Board" means the state parks and recreation board established in 2-15-3406.   (b) "Commission" means the fish and wildlife commission established in 2-15-3402.   (c) "Department" means the department of fish, wildlife, and parks established in 2-15-3401.   (d) "Director" means the director of fish, wildlife, and parks as provided in 2-15-3401.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 48, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 178, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 69, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 2, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 417, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 62-301; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 218, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 235, L. 2013.
MT Code § 23-1-102 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 1. Parks|Part 1. State Parks|23-1-102. Powers and duties of department

  23-1-102. Powers and duties of department. (1) The department shall make a study to determine the scenic, historic, archaeologic, scientific, and recreational resources of the state. The department may:   (a) by purchase, lease, agreement, or acceptance of donations acquire for the state any areas, sites, or objects that in its opinion should be held, improved, and maintained as state parks, state recreational areas, state monuments, or state historic sites;   (b) with the consent of the board, acquire by condemnation, pursuant to Title 70, chapter 30, lands or structures for the purposes provided in 87-1-209(2);   (c) with the consent of the board, enter into a contract pursuant to 18-4-313(2)(e);   (d) accept in the name of the state, in fee or otherwise, any areas, sites, or objects conveyed, entrusted, donated, or devised to the state; and   (e) lease those portions of designated lands that are necessary for the proper administration of the lands in keeping with the basic purposes of this part.   (2) The department may accept gifts, grants, bequests, or contributions of money or other property to be spent or used for any of the purposes of this part.   (3) A contract, for any of the purposes of this part, may not be entered into or another obligation incurred until money has been appropriated by the legislature or is otherwise available. If the contract or obligation pertains to acquisition of areas or sites in excess of either 100 acres or $100,000 in value, the board of land commissioners shall specifically approve the acquisition.   (4) The department has jurisdiction, custody, and control of all state parks, recreational areas, public camping grounds, historic sites, and monuments, except wayside camps and other public conveniences acquired, improved, and maintained by the department of transportation and contiguous to the state highway system. The department may designate lands under its control as state parks, state historic sites, state monuments, or any other designation that it considers appropriate. The department may remove or change the designation of any area or portion of an area and may name or change the name of any area.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 48, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 46, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 69, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 135, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 49, Ch. 511, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 417, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 62-304; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 218, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 230, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 418, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 512, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 30, Ch. 125, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 235, L. 2013; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 322, L. 2015.
MT Code § 23-1-103 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 1. Parks|Part 1. State Parks|23-1-103. Acceptance of title to recreational and camping grounds by board of land commissioners

  23-1-103. Acceptance of title to recreational and camping grounds by board of land commissioners. The state board of land commissioners may acquire and accept title in the name of the state of Montana by grant, dedication, gift, devise, donation, or demise to land suitable for public camping and public recreational use. The state board of land commissioners is hereby authorized to set aside any suitable tract or tracts of state lands for such purpose. Each of the aforesaid tracts of land shall be set aside and used exclusively for public camping and other recreational purposes, and each park created under the provisions of this section shall be given an appropriate name by the state board of land commissioners.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 111, L. 1929; re-en. Sec. 1842.1, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 62-312.
MT Code § 23-1-104 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 1. Parks|Part 1. State Parks|23-1-104. Connecting roads

  23-1-104. Connecting roads. The department of transportation may construct, improve, and maintain, with state highway funds, connecting roads between existing state highways and state parks. Each road shall not exceed a total length of 10 miles.   History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 48, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 178, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 69, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 50, Ch. 511, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 62-307; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 512, L. 1991.
MT Code § 23-1-106 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 1. Parks|Part 1. State Parks|23-1-106. Rules -- penalties -- enforcement

  23-1-106. Rules -- penalties -- enforcement. (1) The department and the board may make rules governing the use, occupancy, and protection of the property under their control.   (2) A person who violates subsection (3) or a rule established pursuant to this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $500 or be imprisoned in the county jail for not more than 6 months.   (3) A person may not refuse to exhibit for inspection any park permit, proof of age, or proof of residency upon request by a fish and game warden, park ranger, or peace officer.   (4) The department shall enforce the provisions of this chapter and rules implementing this chapter. The director shall employ all necessary and qualified personnel for enforcement purposes.   (5) The department is a criminal justice agency for the purpose of obtaining the technical assistance and support services provided by the board of crime control under the provisions of 44-7-101. Authorized officers of the department are granted peace officer status with the power:   (a) of search, seizure, and arrest;   (b) to investigate activities in this state regulated by this chapter and rules of the department and the board; and   (c) to report violations to the county attorney of the county in which they occur.   History: (1)En. Sec. 6, Ch. 48, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 2, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 417, L. 1977; Sec. 62-306, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 3, Ch. 111, L. 1929; re-en. Sec. 1842.3, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 178, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 69, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 2, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 417, L. 1977; Sec. 62-314, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 62-306, 62-314; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 662, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 121, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 235, L. 2013.
MT Code § 23-1-107 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 1. Parks|Part 1. State Parks|23-1-107. Cooperation

  23-1-107. Cooperation. In carrying out the provisions of this part, the department may seek and accept the cooperation of other state and local agencies and the agencies of the federal government and may assist and cooperate with other state agencies, political subdivisions of the state, with neighboring states, and with the federal government in matters relating to acquiring, planning, establishing, developing, improving, or maintaining any park, parkway, recreational area, monument, historic site, or archaeological site.   History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 48, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 417, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 62-308.
MT Code § 23-1-108 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 1. Parks|Part 1. State Parks|23-1-108. Acquisition of certain state parks, monuments, or historic sites

  23-1-108. Acquisition of certain state parks, monuments, or historic sites. (1) Any person, association, or representative of a governing unit may submit a proposal for the acquisition of a site or area described in 23-1-102 from the income of the trust fund created in 15-35-108 to the department by July 1 of the year preceding the convening of a legislative session.   (2) The board shall present to the legislature by the 15th day of any legislative session a list of areas, sites, or objects that were proposed for purchase for use as state parks, state recreational areas, state monuments, or state historic sites with the money contained in the parks account.   (3) The legislature must appropriate funds from this account before any park, area, monument, or site may be purchased.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 653, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 218, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 637, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 28, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 235, L. 2013.
MT Code § 23-1-109 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 1. Parks|Part 1. State Parks|23-1-109. Establishment of Montana agricultural center and museum of the Northern Great Plains

  23-1-109. Establishment of Montana agricultural center and museum of the Northern Great Plains. There is a Montana agricultural center and museum of the Northern Great Plains located in Fort Benton. The department of fish, wildlife, and parks shall acquire the center and museum, but the department may lease the facility to a qualified local government entity or nonprofit corporation or transfer ownership of the facility to a qualified local government entity for less than fair market value for so long as the local government entity or nonprofit corporation, as applicable, provides for development, operation, and maintenance of the center and museum without cost to the state of Montana. As part of any transfer of ownership of the facility, the department of fish, wildlife, and parks retains the right to reclaim ownership of the property at no cost to the state if the property ceases to be used as an agricultural center and museum for more than 1 year.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 255, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 97, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 98, L. 2005.
MT Code § 23-1-110 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 1. Parks|Part 1. State Parks|23-1-110. Improvement or development of state park or fishing access site -- required public involvement -- rules

  23-1-110. Improvement or development of state park or fishing access site -- required public involvement -- rules. (1) Any proposed improvement or development of a state park or fishing access site that significantly changes park or fishing access site features or use patterns is subject to notice of proposed modifications, both statewide and locally, and to opportunity for a public meeting and public comment on the advisability and acceptability of the proposal. Rules to govern the notice, meeting, and comment process must be adopted:   (a) for state parks by the board; and   (b) for fishing access sites by the commission.   (2) The department shall prepare a public report regarding any project that is subject to the provisions of subsection (1). The report must include conclusions relating to the following aspects of the proposal:   (a) the desires of the public as expressed to the department;   (b) the capacity of the park or fishing access site for development;   (c) environmental impacts associated with the improvement or development;   (d) the long-range maintenance of the improvements;   (e) the protection of natural, cultural, and historical park or fishing access site features;   (f) potential impacts on tourism; and   (g) site-specific modifications as they relate to the park or fishing access site system as a whole.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 367, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 28, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 235, L. 2013.
MT Code § 23-1-112 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 1. Parks|Part 1. State Parks|23-1-112. through 23-1-114 reserved

  23-1-112 through 23-1-114 reserved.
MT Code § 23-1-115 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 1. Parks|Part 1. State Parks|23-1-115. Short title

  23-1-115. Short title. Sections 23-1-115 through 23-1-118 may be cited as the "Montana Primitive Parks Act".   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 501, L. 1993.
MT Code § 23-1-116 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 1. Parks|Part 1. State Parks|23-1-116. Primitive parks established

  23-1-116. Primitive parks established. Because of their unique and primarily undeveloped character, the following state parks and management areas are designated as primitive parks and are subject to the provisions of 23-1-115 through 23-1-118:   (1) Wild Horse Island state park;   (2) Big Pine management area;   (3) Sluice Boxes state park;   (4) Pirogue Island state park;   (5) Medicine Rocks state park;   (6) Council Grove state park;   (7) Beaverhead Rock state park;   (8) Tower Rock state park; and   (9) Madison Buffalo Jump state park.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 501, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 476, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 233, L. 2011; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 207, L. 2019.
MT Code § 23-1-117 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 1. Parks|Part 1. State Parks|23-1-117. Limit on development of primitive parks

  23-1-117. Limit on development of primitive parks. (1) The only development allowed in primitive parks designated in 23-1-116 is:   (a) necessary improvements required to meet minimum public health standards regarding sanitation, which may include necessary access to outhouses, septic vaults, and water;   (b) improvements necessary to ensure the safe public use of boat ramps and docks;   (c) addition of gravel to existing unpaved roads and the resurfacing of paved roads when necessary to ensure safe public access;   (d) establishment of new trails or improvement of trails;   (e) development of camp host pads, which may include a septic vault and electrical service designed to serve only the camp host pads;   (f) any measures required for land management, including forestry; and   (g) installation of minimal signage indicating that the park is a designated primitive park in which development has been limited and encouraging the public to help in maintaining the park's primitive character by packing out trash.   (2) The following development of designated primitive parks is prohibited:   (a) installation of electric lines or facilities, except when necessary to comply with subsection (1)(a) or (1)(e);   (b) installation of recreational vehicle sanitary dumpsites where they do not presently exist; and   (c) creation of unnecessary new roads and paving of existing but previously unpaved roads.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 501, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 264, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 234, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 233, L. 2011.
MT Code § 23-1-118 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 1. Parks|Part 1. State Parks|23-1-118. Elimination of resident user fee -- fee for nonresident use -- penalty

  23-1-118. Elimination of resident user fee -- fee for nonresident use -- penalty. (1) In recognition of the right of Montana residents to use primitive parks without regard to their ability to pay, a Montana resident is not required to pay a user fee for the use of any primitive park designated in 23-1-116.   (2) A nonresident who wishes to use a primitive park is required to pay the state park user fees chargeable under 23-1-105.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 501, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 233, L. 2011; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 207, L. 2019.
MT Code § 23-1-119 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 1. Parks|Part 1. State Parks|23-1-119. and 23-1-120 reserved

  23-1-119 and 23-1-120 reserved.
MT Code § 23-1-121 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 1. Parks|Part 1. State Parks|23-1-121. Park rangers -- qualifications -- powers and duties

  23-1-121. Park rangers -- qualifications -- powers and duties. (1) The department is authorized to establish a corps of park rangers and to select and appoint park rangers who must be qualified by their experience, training, skill, and interest in the protection, conservation, and stewardship of the natural and cultural resources and parks administered by the department.   (2) Park rangers shall:   (a) enforce the laws of this state and the rules of the department and the board that provide for the protection, conservation, and stewardship of the natural and cultural resources in the state parks system;   (b) protect campers, picnickers, and other park users;   (c) keep the peace;   (d) supervise public use;   (e) maintain public order in all units of the state parks system; and   (f) perform all other duties prescribed by the department.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 662, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 235, L. 2013.
MT Code § 23-1-122 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 1. Parks|Part 1. State Parks|23-1-122. Enforcement powers of park rangers and game wardens

  23-1-122. Enforcement powers of park rangers and game wardens. (1) Park rangers appointed pursuant to 23-1-121 and fish and game wardens appointed pursuant to 87-1-501 are authorized officers with the authority to enforce the laws and adopted rules relating to parks and outdoor recreation contained in chapters 1 and 2 of this title, except chapter 2, part 7.   (2) An authorized officer may:   (a) arrest, in accordance with Title 46, chapter 6, any person within an area managed by the department upon probable cause to believe that the person has committed an offense against chapters 1 and 2 of this title, except chapter 2, part 7, or rules of the department, the board, or the commission;   (b) enforce the disorderly conduct and public nuisance laws under 45-8-101 and 45-8-111 as they apply to the operation of motorboats on waters within areas managed by the department under this part; and   (c) exercise other powers of peace officers in the enforcement of:   (i) laws relating to parks and outdoor recreation contained in chapters 1 and 2 of this title, except chapter 2, part 7;   (ii) rules of the department, the board, and the commission; and   (iii) judgments obtained for violations of the laws and rules specified in this subsection (2)(c).   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 662, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 235, L. 2013.