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MT Code § 87-3-127 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 3. Restrictions and Regulations|Part 1. General Provisions|87-3-127. Taking of stock-killing animals

  87-3-127. Taking of stock-killing animals. (1) Livestock owners, their agents, or employees of the department or a federal agency may use dogs in pursuit of stock-killing black bears, stock-killing mountain lions, and stock-killing bobcats. Other means of taking stock-killing black bears, stock-killing mountain lions, and stock-killing bobcats may be used, except the deadfall.   (2) Traps used in capturing bears must be inspected twice each day with the inspections 12 hours apart.   History: En. Sec. 14, Ch. 238, L. 1921; re-en. Sec. 3694, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 77, L. 1923; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 192, L. 1925; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 59, L. 1927; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 162, L. 1931; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 159, L. 1941; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 224, L. 1947; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 157, L. 1949; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 126, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 223, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 193, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 53, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 34, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 90, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 201, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 177, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 124, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 305, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 108, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 152, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 9, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 235, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 400, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 417, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 485, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 26-301(part (5)(a)); amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 316, L. 2001.
MT Code § 87-3-128 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 3. Restrictions and Regulations|Part 1. General Provisions|87-3-128. Exceptions -- department personnel

  87-3-128. Exceptions -- department personnel. The provisions of this chapter relating to methods of herding, driving, capturing, taking, locating, or concentrating of fish, game animals, game birds, or fur-bearing animals do not apply to the department or to any employee thereof while acting within the scope and course of the powers and duties of the department.   History: En. Sec. 14, Ch. 238, L. 1921; re-en. Sec. 3694, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 77, L. 1923; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 192, L. 1925; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 59, L. 1927; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 162, L. 1931; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 159, L. 1941; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 224, L. 1947; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 157, L. 1949; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 126, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 223, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 193, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 53, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 34, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 90, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 201, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 177, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 124, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 305, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 108, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 152, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 26-301(10); amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 44, L. 1979.
MT Code § 87-3-129 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 3. Restrictions and Regulations|Part 1. General Provisions|87-3-129. Exception in cases of extreme hunger

  87-3-129. Exception in cases of extreme hunger. When it is shown that any violation of the provisions of this title was for the purpose of preventing great suffering by hunger of any person which could not otherwise have been avoided, the provisions of this title shall not apply to the case.   History: En. Sec. 79, Ch. 173, L. 1917; re-en. Sec. 3758, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 3758, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 25, Ch. 9, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 26-1006.
MT Code § 87-3-130 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 3. Restrictions and Regulations|Part 1. General Provisions|87-3-130. Repealed

  87-3-130. Repealed. Sec. 120, Ch. 258, L. 2011.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 306, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 206, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 540, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 275, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 316, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 294, L. 2009.
MT Code § 87-3-131 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 3. Restrictions and Regulations|Part 1. General Provisions|87-3-131. Regulation of grizzly bear parts

  87-3-131. Regulation of grizzly bear parts. A person who is responsible for the death of a grizzly bear shall deliver all parts of the grizzly bear required by department or commission regulation for scientific purposes to an officer or employee of the department for inspection as soon as possible after removal, and the department shall return to the person any bone structure and skull within 1 year upon written request. The hide must be returned immediately.   History: En. Sec. 98(4), Ch. 258, L. 2011.
MT Code § 87-3-132 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 3. Restrictions and Regulations|Part 1. General Provisions|87-3-132. and 87-3-133 reserved

  87-3-132 and 87-3-133 reserved.
MT Code § 87-3-134 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 3. Restrictions and Regulations|Part 1. General Provisions|87-3-134. Repealed

  87-3-134. Repealed. Sec. 120, Ch. 258, L. 2011.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 366, L. 1999.
MT Code § 87-3-135 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 3. Restrictions and Regulations|Part 1. General Provisions|87-3-135. Repealed

  87-3-135. Repealed. Sec. 120, Ch. 258, L. 2011.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 22, L. 1991.
MT Code § 87-3-136 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 3. Restrictions and Regulations|Part 1. General Provisions|87-3-136. through 87-3-140 reserved

  87-3-136 through 87-3-140 reserved.
MT Code § 87-3-141 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 3. Restrictions and Regulations|Part 1. General Provisions|87-3-141. Repealed

  87-3-141. Repealed. Sec. 120, Ch. 258, L. 2011.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 492, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 453, L. 1997.
MT Code § 87-3-142 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 3. Restrictions and Regulations|Part 1. General Provisions|87-3-142. Repealed

  87-3-142. Repealed. Sec. 120, Ch. 258, L. 2011.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 492, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 453, L. 1997.
MT Code § 87-3-143 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 3. Restrictions and Regulations|Part 1. General Provisions|87-3-143. Repealed

  87-3-143. Repealed. Sec. 120, Ch. 258, L. 2011.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 492, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 589, L. 1993.
MT Code § 87-3-144 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 3. Restrictions and Regulations|Part 1. General Provisions|87-3-144. Repealed

  87-3-144. Repealed. Sec. 120, Ch. 258, L. 2011.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 492, L. 1987.
MT Code § 87-3-145 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 3. Restrictions and Regulations|Part 1. General Provisions|87-3-145. Permit to salvage game animals

  87-3-145. Permit to salvage game animals. (1) A peace officer may issue permits to applicants for the purpose of salvaging antelope, deer, elk, or moose that have been accidentally killed as a result of a vehicle collision.   (2) For purposes of this section, "peace officer" means a sheriff, deputy sheriff, undersheriff, police officer, highway patrol officer, fish and game warden, park ranger, campus security officer, or airport police officer.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 137, L. 2013.
MT Code § 87-3-201 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 3. Restrictions and Regulations|Part 2. Fish|87-3-201. Department control over fish hatcheries

  87-3-201. Department control over fish hatcheries. The department has full control of all state fish hatcheries and is responsible for their construction, maintenance, and operation. All that construction work done under contract or otherwise shall be done under control and supervision of the director. The department shall administer the taking and collecting of all spawn, the hatching of all spawn and eggs, and the rearing, propagation, and distribution of fry, fingerlings, and fish. The department may purchase as many eyed eggs as are necessary to keep the hatcheries of the state supplied with eggs and in full operation. The department shall make every reasonable effort to collect sufficient eggs from the public streams or lakes of this state to supply the hatcheries and for that purpose may build, equip, and use fish traps and nets at any time of the year in all public waters. The department may purchase the eyed eggs of fish not propagated in this state for the purpose of stocking the waters of this state.   History: En. Sec. 17, Ch. 193, L. 1921; re-en. Sec. 3666, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 192, L. 1925; re-en. Sec. 3666, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 81, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 511, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 26-117.
MT Code § 87-3-202 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 3. Restrictions and Regulations|Part 2. Fish|87-3-202. Supervision over fish hatcheries by director

  87-3-202. Supervision over fish hatcheries by director. The director has general supervision over all fish hatcheries in the state. The output of all hatcheries shall be used to stock the lakes and streams of the state and shall be for free and impartial distribution. Distribution shall be under the direction of the department subject to an official order of the director. The director may exchange spawn or fish with other states or persons for distribution in this state.   History: En. Sec. 15, Ch. 193, L. 1921; re-en. Sec. 3664, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 192, L. 1925; re-en. Sec. 3664, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 81, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 177, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 511, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 26-115.
MT Code § 87-3-203 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 3. Restrictions and Regulations|Part 2. Fish|87-3-203. Restrictions on use of fish as bait

  87-3-203. Restrictions on use of fish as bait. The department may prohibit the use of small fish as bait for catching fish in such waters as the department designates. It may promulgate such other rules as are necessary to insure an adequate supply of fish in such waters and may regulate fishing from boats or other floating devices and the use of fishing lures or baits in all waters of the state.   History: En. Sec. 3694.3, R.C.M. 1935 by Sec. 1, Ch. 100, L. 1949; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 153, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 113, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 37, Ch. 9, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 417, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 26-344(1).
MT Code § 87-3-204 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 3. Restrictions and Regulations|Part 2. Fish|87-3-204. Designation of state waters for particular fishing methods

  87-3-204. Designation of state waters for particular fishing methods. (1) (a) The commission may designate waters within the state in which rubber or spring-propelled spears employed by persons swimming or submerged in the water or traps, seines, nets, spears, or gigs may be used for taking:   (i) nongame fish; or   (ii) walleyed pike, sauger, northern pike, burbot (ling), and whitefish.   (b) The commission may adopt rules for the taking of fish under this subsection (1), and the rules may be specific to the water designated. The designated waters may be closed at the discretion of the commission.   (c) Except when the taking of game fish is authorized pursuant to subsection (1)(a)(ii), all game fish captured while fishing as authorized under this subsection (1) must be returned uninjured to the waters from which they were taken.   (2) The commission may designate certain waters where setlines may be used to fish for certain species of game or nongame fish, and the commission may designate the number of hooks and lines and the length of line or lines that may be used as setlines.   (3) The commission may designate waters where authorized commercial fishing operators may use approved nets, seines, and traps to fish for designated species of nongame fish.   History: Ap. p. Sec. 14, Ch. 238, L. 1921; re-en. Sec. 3694, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 77, L. 1923; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 192, L. 1925; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 59, L. 1927; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 162, L. 1931; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 159, L. 1941; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 224, L. 1947; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 157, L. 1949; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 126, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 223, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 193, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 53, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 34, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 90, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 201, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 177, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 124, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 305, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 108, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 152, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 9, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 235, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 400, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 417, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 485, L. 1977; Sec. 26-301, R.C.M. 1947; Ap. p. Sec. 22, Ch. 173, L. 1917; re-en. Sec. 3714, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 77, L. 1923; amd. Sec. 25, Ch. 192, L. 1925; amd. Sec. 18, Ch. 59, L. 1927; re-en. Sec. 3714, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 44, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 90, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 8, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 36, Ch. 9, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 417, L. 1977; Sec. 26-332, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 26-301(part (1)(a)), (6), (7), 26-332; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 50, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 267, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 149, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 211, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 28, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 84, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 227, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 101, Ch. 258, L. 2011.
MT Code § 87-3-205 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 3. Restrictions and Regulations|Part 2. Fish|87-3-205. Repealed

  87-3-205. Repealed. Sec. 120, Ch. 258, L. 2011.   History: En. Sec. 25, Ch. 173, L. 1917; re-en. Sec. 3716, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 113, L. 1933; re-en. Sec. 3716, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 417, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 26-334; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 84, L. 2003.
MT Code § 87-3-206 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 3. Restrictions and Regulations|Part 2. Fish|87-3-206. Repealed

  87-3-206. Repealed. Sec. 120, Ch. 258, L. 2011.   History: En. Sec. 26, Ch. 173, L. 1917; re-en. Sec. 3717, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 24, Ch. 192, L. 1925; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 82, L. 1933; re-en. Sec. 3717, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 101, L. 1949; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 114, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 417, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 26-335; amd. Sec. 2849, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 87-3-207 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 3. Restrictions and Regulations|Part 2. Fish|87-3-207. Repealed

  87-3-207. Repealed. Sec. 120, Ch. 258, L. 2011.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 126, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 417, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 26-813.
MT Code § 87-3-208 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 3. Restrictions and Regulations|Part 2. Fish|87-3-208. Regulation of placing of caged fish

  87-3-208. Regulation of placing of caged fish. The department shall have the authority to regulate the placing of caged fish in public waters to protect the recreational and aesthetic use of such water from pollution, excessive private use, and the introduction of disease.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 126, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 417, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 26-814.
MT Code § 87-3-209 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 3. Restrictions and Regulations|Part 2. Fish|87-3-209. Repealed

  87-3-209. Repealed. Sec. 120, Ch. 258, L. 2011.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 376, L. 1989.
MT Code § 87-3-210 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 3. Restrictions and Regulations|Part 2. Fish|87-3-210. Permit required for importation of nonsalmonid fish or eggs

  87-3-210. Permit required for importation of nonsalmonid fish or eggs. Except when intended for use in home or office aquariums, importations of live nonsalmonid fish or eggs must be accompanied by a permit as described for salmonids in 87-3-221(2). The permit may require that the importation be inspected and approved by a department biologist prior to release or placement.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 376, L. 1989.
MT Code § 87-3-211 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 3. Restrictions and Regulations|Part 2. Fish|87-3-211. through 87-3-220 reserved

  87-3-211 through 87-3-220 reserved.
MT Code § 87-3-221 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 3. Restrictions and Regulations|Part 2. Fish|87-3-221. Importation of salmonid fish or eggs unlawful -- exception -- certification -- permit

  87-3-221. Importation of salmonid fish or eggs unlawful -- exception -- certification -- permit. (1) It is unlawful to bring live or dead salmonid fish or eggs into the state of Montana for any purpose unless the importations are shipped direct from the source to destination and a written certification that the source is free of all fish pathogens specified by the department as posing a threat to existing fisheries accompanies the shipment. Certification must be made by a fish pathologist approved by the director. Certification of the source may be by inspection conducted annually or at other times that the director may order.   (2) In addition to the certification required in subsection (1), all importations of live salmonid fish or eggs must be accompanied by a permit issued by the department. The department shall issue an import permit upon application to the department showing that the proposed importations do not present a substantial threat to the health of state fisheries. The department may condition the permit as necessary to protect fisheries from the introduction and spread of pathogens. Import permits apply to all importations from specified and certified species and sources by a permittee until January 31 of the year succeeding the year of issuance, when the permit expires. However, a separate permit is required for importations by a permittee for species or from sources unspecified in the permittee's other permit or permits.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 10, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 37, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 417, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 26-1701; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 218, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 376, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 2850, Ch. 56, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 102, Ch. 258, L. 2011.
MT Code § 87-3-222 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 3. Restrictions and Regulations|Part 2. Fish|87-3-222. When certification unnecessary

  87-3-222. When certification unnecessary. (1) Nothing in 87-3-221 through 87-3-224 or 87-6-219(1)(b) may restrict the importation and transportation of dead salmonid fish or eggs when the fish or eggs have been processed or prepared in a manner that kills those fish pathogens specified by the department as posing a threat to fisheries.   (2) Dead salmonid fish or eggs transported into Montana for processing or caught wild are exempt from the requirement for certification. However, it is unlawful to discard, place, or allow uncertified salmonid fish, parts, or eggs that have been transported into Montana to enter into surface waters other than sewage or disposal systems.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 10, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 37, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 417, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 26-1702; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 376, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 103, Ch. 258, L. 2011.
MT Code § 87-3-223 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 3. Restrictions and Regulations|Part 2. Fish|87-3-223. Authorization for rules and personnel

  87-3-223. Authorization for rules and personnel. The department may promulgate such rules and regulations and may employ such personnel for testing and inspection as are necessary to carry out the provisions of 87-3-221 through 87-3-224.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 10. L. 1969; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 417, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 26-1704.
MT Code § 87-3-224 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 3. Restrictions and Regulations|Part 2. Fish|87-3-224. Enforcement

  87-3-224. Enforcement. The cargo and vehicle involved in a violation of 87-6-219(1)(b) and 87-3-210 or 87-3-221 through 87-3-223 may, at the option of the department, either be denied the right to proceed further within the state of Montana or be quarantined until inspected by a designated biologist from the department. The department shall inform the department of transportation of the provisions regarding importation of salmonid and nonsalmonid fish and eggs so that the department of transportation may enforce the provisions at ports of entry and checking stations under 60-2-303.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 10, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 37, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 52, Ch. 9, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 26-1705; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 376, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 512, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 104, Ch. 258, L. 2011.
MT Code § 87-3-225 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 3. Restrictions and Regulations|Part 2. Fish|87-3-225. Inspection, quarantine, and disinfection of fish hatcheries and culture facilities

  87-3-225. Inspection, quarantine, and disinfection of fish hatcheries and culture facilities. (1) The department may conduct inspections for the presence of fish pathogens at any fish hatchery or culture facility. Inspections may be conducted at the request of the hatchery or facility or by order of the department. The expense of inspection must be paid by the hatchery or facility requesting the inspection or by the department when the inspection is ordered by the department.   (2) When a fish hatchery or culture facility is found to be contaminated or to contain fish or eggs infected with specified fish pathogens, the department may order appropriate action, including quarantine, destruction of infected fish or eggs, or disinfection of all or part of the hatchery or facility. An order for destruction of infected fish or eggs may not be issued unless the infection is confirmed by two laboratories. The owner of the hatchery or facility is liable for all costs and expenses associated with the cleanup and the disposition of infected fish or eggs. When destruction of eggs is ordered at a private facility and the department has surplus eggs available, the department may replace the destroyed eggs without charge to the private facility.   History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 376, L. 1989.
MT Code § 87-3-226 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 3. Restrictions and Regulations|Part 2. Fish|87-3-226. Duty to report fish pathogens

  87-3-226. Duty to report fish pathogens. A person, including the owner or custodian of a fish hatchery or culture facility, who has reason to suspect the presence of fish pathogens specified by the department as posing a threat to existing fisheries shall immediately give notice to the department.   History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 376, L. 1989.
MT Code § 87-3-227 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 3. Restrictions and Regulations|Part 2. Fish|87-3-227. Civil liability

  87-3-227. Civil liability. A person, firm, or corporation that violates any provision of this part pertaining to fish disease or rules or orders of the department is liable for damages caused by the violation. The damages may be recovered by the person, firm, or corporation damaged or by the department on behalf of the public in a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction. All money collected by the department under this section must be deposited in the state special revenue fund as provided in 87-1-601(1).   History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 376, L. 1989.
MT Code § 87-3-228 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 3. Restrictions and Regulations|Part 2. Fish|87-3-228. through 87-3-234 reserved

  87-3-228 through 87-3-234 reserved.