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MT Code § 23-1-123 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 1. Parks|Part 1. State Parks|23-1-123. Use of exploding targets prohibited -- definition -- penalty

  23-1-123. Use of exploding targets prohibited -- definition -- penalty. (1) The use of exploding targets on properties managed pursuant to this title is prohibited when the department of natural resources and conservation determines that fire danger is high, very high, or extreme.  (2) For the purposes of this section, "exploding targets" means commercial targets that explode when impacted by a high-velocity projectile or targets created by combining components, including but not limited to ammonium nitrate and aluminum powder, that explode when impacted by a high-velocity projectile.   (3) A person convicted of a violation of 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.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 513, L. 2021.
MT Code § 23-1-124 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 1. Parks|Part 1. State Parks|23-1-124. and 23-1-125 reserved

  23-1-124 and 23-1-125 reserved.
MT Code § 23-1-126 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 1. Parks|Part 1. State Parks|23-1-126. Good neighbor policy -- public recreational lands

  23-1-126. Good neighbor policy -- public recreational lands. (1) The good neighbor policy of public land use, as applied to public recreational lands, seeks a goal of no impact upon adjoining private and public lands by preventing impact on those adjoining lands from noxious weeds, trespass, litter, noise and light pollution, streambank erosion, and loss of privacy.   (2) In order to implement the good neighbor policy expeditiously, the legislature finds it necessary to require the department of fish, wildlife, and parks to place maintenance as a priority over additional development at all state parks and fishing access sites.   (3) The restriction in subsection (2) does not apply to:   (a) development and improvement projects for which the legislature has appropriated funds prior to October 1, 1999;   (b) activities directly related to the historic preservation, restoration, or protection of assets in state parks;   (c) at the discretion of the department of fish, wildlife, and parks, projects on the Missouri reach of the Missouri-Madison hydropower project or the Clark Fork basin hydropower project, undertaken pursuant to the federal energy regulatory commission's hydropower relicensing requirements and in conjunction with private entities, political subdivisions of the state of Montana, and federal agencies;   (d) at the discretion of the department of fish, wildlife, and parks, projects on Fort Peck reservoir undertaken in conjunction with the U.S. army corps of engineers; or   (e) partnership projects as designated within the park master plan.   (4) Any development in state parks and fishing access sites beyond those defined as maintenance in 23-1-127 must be approved by the legislature.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 474, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 427, L. 2009.
MT Code § 23-1-127 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 1. Parks|Part 1. State Parks|23-1-127. Maintenance priority -- maintenance defined

  23-1-127. Maintenance priority -- maintenance defined. With regard to state parks and fishing access sites, implementation of the good neighbor policy requires that priority is to be given to maintenance of existing facilities, rather than to development or improvement. For purposes of 23-1-126 and this section, "maintenance" means:   (1) placing, cleaning, and stocking of latrines;   (2) garbage and litter removal;   (3) fence installation and repair of existing fences;   (4) weed control;   (5) implementation of safety and health measures required by law to protect the public;   (6) upkeep of established trails, roads, parking areas, boat docks, and similar facilities existing in state parks and fishing access sites on October 1, 1999;   (7) in-kind replacement of existing facilities, including electric lines or facilities, or replacement of those existing facilities with facilities that have less impact on the state park or fishing access site;   (8) erosion control;   (9) streambank stabilization;   (10) erection of barriers necessary to preserve riparian vegetation and habitat;   (11) minimal signage necessary to inform users of appropriate state park or fishing access site use and applicable regulations and of historical, natural, cultural, geographical, and geological features in the area;   (12) measures necessary to ensure compliance with the federal Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, when applicable;   (13) planting of native trees, grasses, and shrubs for habitat stabilization and privacy shielding;   (14) installation of fire rings, picnic tables, and trash collection facilities; and   (15) other necessary activities and expenditures consistent with the good neighbor policy and the intent of 23-1-126, 23-1-128, and this section, including new trails, new boat ramps, and necessary new access roads into and within the state park or fishing access site.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 474, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 427, L. 2009.
MT Code § 23-1-128 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 1. Parks|Part 1. State Parks|23-1-128. Limits on camping in riparian areas and operation of off-highway vehicles

  23-1-128. Limits on camping in riparian areas and operation of off-highway vehicles. (1) In order to protect riparian vegetation, provide for stable streambanks, reduce erosion, and provide for nutrient barriers to protect the quality of rivers and streams, camping in a motor vehicle, as defined in 61-1-101, is discouraged within 25 feet of a river or stream in state parks and fishing access sites.   (2) The operation of an off-highway vehicle, as defined in 23-2-801, within state parks and fishing access sites is prohibited except:   (a) for administrative purposes; or   (b) as designated by the department on roads, trails, or specific areas.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 474, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 542, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 191, L. 2011.
MT Code § 23-1-129 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 1. Parks|Part 1. State Parks|23-1-129. reserved

  23-1-129 reserved.
MT Code § 23-1-130 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 1. Parks|Part 1. State Parks|23-1-130. Repealed

  23-1-130. Repealed. Sec. 1, Ch. 233, L. 2003.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 266, L. 1999.
MT Code § 23-1-131 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 1. Parks|Part 1. State Parks|23-1-131. Repealed

  23-1-131. Repealed. Sec. 82, Ch. 509, L. 1995.   History: En. Secs. 2, 3, Ch. 574, L. 1993.
MT Code § 23-1-201 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 1. Parks|Part 2. State Scientific and Recreational Park|23-1-201. Establishment of state scientific and recreational park

  23-1-201. Establishment of state scientific and recreational park. In order to preserve and protect the biological station grounds hereafter referred to and to remove fire hazards and the danger of other encroachments tending to detract from the scientific values and uses thereof, the department is authorized to maintain a state scientific and recreational park on a suitable area to be designated by it not exceeding 15 acres at the southeast portion of the lands granted by the United States of America to the state of Montana for the use of the university of Montana-Missoula for biological station purposes.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 108, L. 1941; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 178, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 69, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 2, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 417, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 62-310; amd. sec. 36, Ch. 308, L. 1995.
MT Code § 23-1-202 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 1. Parks|Part 2. State Scientific and Recreational Park|23-1-202. Rules governing use

  23-1-202. Rules governing use. The department shall make such rules governing the park's use, occupancy, and the protection of the remaining lands of the grant as necessary to promote and continue the use of all of the lands for biological station purposes. The park itself shall be so maintained as to develop and encourage public interest in the scientific and biological resources of the area. Nothing herein contained prevents the use of the area within the park for biological station purposes whenever it becomes useful or necessary for such purposes.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 108, L. 1941; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 178, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 69, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 2, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 417, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 62-311.
MT Code § 23-1-301 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 1. Parks|Part 3. Montana Conservation Corps (Repealed)|23-1-301. Repealed

  23-1-301. Repealed. Sec. 2, Ch. 85, L. 2007.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 556, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 534, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 150, L. 1999.
MT Code § 23-1-302 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 1. Parks|Part 3. Montana Conservation Corps (Repealed)|23-1-302. Repealed

  23-1-302. Repealed. Sec. 2, Ch. 85, L. 2007.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 556, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 53, Ch. 418, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 75, Ch. 546, L. 1995.
MT Code § 23-1-303 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 1. Parks|Part 3. Montana Conservation Corps (Repealed)|23-1-303. Repealed

  23-1-303. Repealed. Sec. 2, Ch. 85, L. 2007.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 556, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 76, Ch. 546, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 486, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 465, L. 2001.
MT Code § 23-1-304 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 1. Parks|Part 3. Montana Conservation Corps (Repealed)|23-1-304. through 23-1-310 reserved

  23-1-304 through 23-1-310 reserved.
MT Code § 23-1-311 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 1. Parks|Part 3. Montana Conservation Corps (Repealed)|23-1-311. Repealed

  23-1-311. Repealed. Sec. 2, Ch. 85, L. 2007.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 556, L. 1989.
MT Code § 23-1-312 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 1. Parks|Part 3. Montana Conservation Corps (Repealed)|23-1-312. Repealed

  23-1-312. Repealed. Sec. 2, Ch. 85, L. 2007.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 556, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 77, Ch. 546, L. 1995.
MT Code § 23-1-313 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 1. Parks|Part 3. Montana Conservation Corps (Repealed)|23-1-313. Repealed

  23-1-313. Repealed. Sec. 2, Ch. 85, L. 2007.   History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 556, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 24, Ch. 308, L. 1995.
MT Code § 23-1-314 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 1. Parks|Part 3. Montana Conservation Corps (Repealed)|23-1-314. Repealed

  23-1-314. Repealed. Sec. 2, Ch. 85, L. 2007.   History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 556, L. 1989.
MT Code § 23-2-101 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 2. Recreation|Part 1. Development of Outdoor Recreational Resources|23-2-101. Legislative findings -- purpose

  23-2-101. Legislative findings -- purpose. Montana is uniquely endowed with scenic landscapes and areas rich in recreational value. This outdoor heritage enriches the lives of citizens, attracts new residents and businesses to the state, and is of major significance to the expanding tourist industry. It is the purpose of this part to give authority to the department to plan and develop outdoor recreational resources in the state. That authority permits receiving and expending funds, including federal grants, for this purpose.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 235, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 417, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 62-401; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 218, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 353, L. 2019.
MT Code § 23-2-102 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 2. Recreation|Part 1. Development of Outdoor Recreational Resources|23-2-102. Department to implement federal act

  23-2-102. Department to implement federal act. The department is hereby designated as the state agency to represent and act for the state for the purpose of implementing the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 235, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 417, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 62-402; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 218, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 353, L. 2019.
MT Code § 23-2-103 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 2. Recreation|Part 1. Development of Outdoor Recreational Resources|23-2-103. Compliance with federal act authorized -- powers of department

  23-2-103. Compliance with federal act authorized -- powers of department. The department shall do those things necessary to comply with the provisions of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965. Among other things, the department may:   (1) prepare a comprehensive statewide outdoor recreational plan that must contain an evaluation of the demand for and supply of outdoor recreational resources and facilities in Montana and a program for implementation of the plan;   (2) accept and administer money paid by the secretary of the interior for approved projects;   (3) contract with other state agencies, cities, counties, and other political subdivisions of the state, private organizations, and agencies of the federal government;   (4) acquire, other than by eminent domain, and develop outdoor recreational areas and facilities as well as land and waters and interests in land and waters for such areas and facilities;   (5) for the purpose of implementing the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, coordinate its activities with and represent the interests of all agencies of state, city, county, and other governmental units with outdoor recreational responsibilities.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 235, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 417, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 62-403; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 218, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 353, L. 2019.
MT Code § 23-2-104 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 2. Recreation|Part 1. Development of Outdoor Recreational Resources|23-2-104. through 23-2-107 reserved

  23-2-104 through 23-2-107 reserved.
MT Code § 23-2-108 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 2. Recreation|Part 1. Development of Outdoor Recreational Resources|23-2-108. Trails and recreational facilities account

  23-2-108. Trails and recreational facilities account. (1) There is a trails and recreational facilities account in the state special revenue fund established in 17-2-102.  (2) There must be paid into the account:   (a) money collected pursuant to 61-3-321(19)(a)(iii); and   (b) money from marijuana taxes deposited under 16-12-111.   (3) Money in the account may only be used by the department to provide trails and recreational facilities grants pursuant to 23-2-109.   (4) Interest and income earned on the account and any unspent or unencumbered money in the account at the end of a fiscal year must remain in the account.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 219, L. 2019; amd. Sec. 39, I.M. No. 190, approved Nov. 3, 2020.
MT Code § 23-2-109 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 2. Recreation|Part 1. Development of Outdoor Recreational Resources|23-2-109. Trails and recreational facilities grant program -- rulemaking

  23-2-109. Trails and recreational facilities grant program -- rulemaking. (1) There is a trails and recreational facilities grant program administered by the department.   (2) Cities, counties, tribal governments, school districts, recreational clubs and organizations, and state and federal agencies are eligible to receive grant funds for the following projects:   (a) new trail and shared-use path construction;   (b) rehabilitation and maintenance of existing trails and shared-use paths; and   (c) trailside and trailhead facilities, including but not limited to bridges, fencing, parking, bathrooms, latrines, picnic shelters, interpretation, trail signs, and trailside weed management.   (3) In making grants, the department shall consider the recommendations of the state trails advisory committee established pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 206.   (4) Entities receiving a grant may use up to 7% of the funds for administrative costs.   (5) Any funds awarded pursuant to this section that are not fully expended within 3 years must revert to the department and be deposited in the account established in 23-1-105.   (6) The department may adopt rules to implement this section.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 219, L. 2019.
MT Code § 23-2-110 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 2. Recreation|Part 1. Development of Outdoor Recreational Resources|23-2-110. Definitions

  23-2-110. Definitions. For the purposes of this part, the following definitions apply:   (1) "Department" means the department of fish, wildlife, and parks.   (2) "Motorized equipment" means any motorized equipment authorized to be used on public lands by the land management agency with jurisdiction over those lands.   (3) "Summer motorized recreation trail" means a trail designated as open to motorized use and approved for inclusion in the summer motorized recreation trail grant program established in 23-2-113 by the land management agency with jurisdiction over the trail.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 353, L. 2019.
MT Code § 23-2-111 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 2. Recreation|Part 1. Development of Outdoor Recreational Resources|23-2-111. Summer motorized recreation trail pass for residents -- fees -- penalties

  23-2-111. Summer motorized recreation trail pass for residents -- fees -- penalties. (1) Except as provided in subsection (5) of this section, motorized equipment registered in Montana pursuant to 61-3-321 may not be operated on a summer motorized recreation trail unless a summer motorized recreation trail pass is affixed in a conspicuous place to the motorized equipment.   (2) The cost of a summer motorized recreation trail pass is $20. The trail pass is valid for 2 years and expires on December 31 of the second calendar year.   (3) The trail pass is not transferable. However, if motorized equipment is sold with an affixed trail pass, the trail pass may continue to be used by the purchaser until the pass expires.   (4) Application for the issuance of the trail pass must be made at locations and on forms prescribed by the department. The forms must include but are not limited to:   (a) the applicant's name and permanent address;   (b) a physical description of the motorized equipment; and   (c) proof of the motorized equipment's registration in Montana.   (5) A person renting motorized equipment registered pursuant to 61-3-321 is not required to purchase a trail pass but shall carry proof of rental if operating the motorized equipment on a summer motorized recreation trail.   (6) Money collected by payment of fees under this section must be used as follows:   (a) $2 must be remitted to the vendor who sold the trail pass if the vendor is not the department; and   (b) the remainder must be deposited in the summer motorized recreation trail account established in 23-2-112.   (7) The failure to affix the trail pass as required by this section or the making of false statements in obtaining the trail pass is a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than $25 or more than $100. All fines collected under this section must be transmitted to the department of revenue for deposit in the state general fund.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 353, L. 2019.
MT Code § 23-2-112 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 2. Recreation|Part 1. Development of Outdoor Recreational Resources|23-2-112. Summer motorized recreation trail account

  23-2-112. Summer motorized recreation trail account. (1) There is a summer motorized recreation trail account in the state special revenue fund established in 17-2-102.  (2) Pursuant to 23-2-111, revenue collected from the sale of summer motorized recreation trail passes must be deposited in the account and used by the department pursuant to 23-2-113 and this subsection (2):   (a) up to 5% deposited in the account each year may be used by the department for administrative costs;   (b) $1 from each trail pass sold pursuant to 23-2-111 must be granted for mitigation and eradication of noxious weeds along summer motorized recreation trails; and   (c) the remainder must be granted for designation, maintenance, and improvement of summer motorized recreation trails.   (3) Interest and income earned on the account and any unspent or unencumbered money in the account at the end of a fiscal year must remain in the account.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 353, L. 2019.
MT Code § 23-2-113 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 2. Recreation|Part 1. Development of Outdoor Recreational Resources|23-2-113. Summer motorized recreation trail grant program -- rulemaking

  23-2-113. Summer motorized recreation trail grant program -- rulemaking. (1) There is a summer motorized recreation trail grant program by which the department may grant funds deposited in the account established in 23-2-112 to private clubs and organizations for the following purposes:  (a) to mark or sign, maintain, and improve summer motorized recreation trails;   (b) to mitigate and eradicate noxious weeds along summer motorized recreation trails; and   (c) to provide motorized safety and ethics education.   (2) The department may require an applicant to provide a 10% match in cash or donated services to be eligible to receive a grant.   (3) In utilizing funds pursuant to this section, the department shall consider the recommendations of the off-highway vehicle advisory committee established pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 206.   (4) After awarding a grant pursuant to this section, the department shall distribute 50% of the funding to the entity receiving the award with the other 50% to be distributed on receipt by the department of expense receipts and proof of completion of the project for which the money is awarded.   (5) The department may adopt rules to implement the provisions of 23-2-110 through 23-2-113.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 353, L. 2019; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 153, L. 2021.
MT Code § 23-2-303 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 2. Recreation|Part 3. Recreational Use of Streams|23-2-303. through 23-2-308 reserved

  23-2-303 through 23-2-308 reserved.
MT Code § 23-2-309 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 2. Recreation|Part 3. Recreational Use of Streams|23-2-309. Land title unaffected

  23-2-309. Land title unaffected. The provisions of this part and the recreational uses permitted by 23-2-302 do not affect the title or ownership of the surface waters, the beds, and the banks of any navigable or nonnavigable waters or the portage routes within this state.   History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 556, L. 1985.
MT Code § 23-2-310 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling|Chapter 2. Recreation|Part 3. Recreational Use of Streams|23-2-310. Lakes

  23-2-310. Lakes. Nothing contained in this part addresses the recreational use of surface waters of lakes.   History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 556, L. 1985.