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MT Code § 87-4-803 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 4. Commercial Activities|Part 8. Menageries, Sanctuaries, and Zoos|87-4-803. Permits

  87-4-803. Permits. (1) The department may grant permits for roadside menageries, wild animal menageries, wildlife sanctuaries, and zoos. Application for a permit must be made to the director on a form prescribed by the director. The annual permit fee for five or less animals is $10. The annual permit fee for more than five animals is $25. Permits expire on December 31 but may be renewed upon payment of the annual fee and submission of a renewal application. This section does not apply to the United States, the state of Montana, or any county or city. A person who subscribes to any false statement in application for a permit is subject to the provisions of 87-6-715 and may be denied a permit.  (2) (a) A permit application for a roadside menagerie must include:   (i) the applicant's name and address;   (ii) the exact location of the facility;   (iii) a list of species and the number of animals to be held in the facility;   (iv) the type of facility contemplated, including cage specifications;   (v) a copy of all required federal permits for exhibition of wild animals; and   (vi) a copy of a liability insurance policy to cover bodily injury or property damage.   (b) A permit application for a wild animal menagerie must include:   (i) the applicant's name and address;   (ii) the exact location of the facility, together with the nature of the applicant's title to the land, whether in fee, under lease, by contract for deed, or otherwise;   (iii) a list of species and the number of animals to be held in the facility;   (iv) the type of facility contemplated, including cage specifications; and   (v) information demonstrating that the applicant is responsible.   (c) A permit application for a wildlife sanctuary or a zoo must include:   (i) the applicant's name and address;   (ii) the exact location of the facility;   (iii) a copy of the nonprofit corporation documents approved by the secretary of state's office;   (iv) a copy of the required federal permits for exhibition of wild animals; and   (v) if applicable, a copy of the association of zoos and aquariums, the zoological association of America, the American sanctuary association, or the global federation of animal sanctuaries accreditation program specific to the facility.   (3) Renewal applications for roadside menageries and wild animal menageries must include an accounting of all wild animals on the facility.   (4) A permit may not be granted by the department until it has satisfactorily verified that the provisions for housing and caring for the animals and for protecting the public are proper and adequate and in accordance with the standards established by the department.   (5) A permit is not transferable to another person.   History: En. Secs. 2, 3, Ch. 130, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 417, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 26-1206(1), 26-1207; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 322, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 112, Ch. 258, L. 2011; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 211, L. 2021.
MT Code § 87-4-804 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 4. Commercial Activities|Part 8. Menageries, Sanctuaries, and Zoos|87-4-804. Permit to obtain wild animals

  87-4-804. Permit to obtain wild animals. (1) It is unlawful to obtain healthy wild animals for a roadside menagerie, wild animal menagerie, wildlife sanctuary, or zoo by capture from the wild or by purchase except that the capture and holding of injured wildlife or wildlife deemed nonreleasable by the department and the United States fish and wildlife service due to injury, human conflict, or seizure is permissible in accordance with the terms of a permit issued pursuant to this section.  (2) Application for a capture permit may be made only by a wildlife sanctuary or a zoo and must be made to the director on a form prescribed by the director. After investigation by the department, the director may issue a capture permit without charge if the director finds:   (a) that all provisions of this part and of the department regulations are complied with by the applicant; and   (b) that the number and species of wildlife desired is not excessive under the circumstances.   (3) If wild animals are to be obtained by capture for use in a wildlife sanctuary or a zoo, the permit must designate the number and the means of capture, but ownership of the wild animals captured must remain in the state of Montana.   (4) Roadside menageries, wild animal menageries, wildlife sanctuaries, and zoos may obtain captive-bred wild animals from a licensed zoo, menagerie, alternative livestock ranch, fur farm, game bird farm, wildlife sanctuary, or animal rehabilitation center.   (5) Wild animals may be bought, sold, or transferred under regulations that the department prescribes.   (6) The number of wild animals in a wild animal menagerie may not exceed 10.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 130, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 417, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 26-1208; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 322, L. 1999; (5) and (6) En. Sec. 7, Ch. 322, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 211, L. 2021.
MT Code § 87-4-805 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 4. Commercial Activities|Part 8. Menageries, Sanctuaries, and Zoos|87-4-805. Repealed

  87-4-805. Repealed. Sec. 8, Ch. 322, L. 1999.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 130, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 26-1209.
MT Code § 87-4-806 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 4. Commercial Activities|Part 8. Menageries, Sanctuaries, and Zoos|87-4-806. Inspection, permit revocation, and redemption of wildlife

  87-4-806. Inspection, permit revocation, and redemption of wildlife. A roadside menagerie, wild animal menagerie, wildlife sanctuary, or zoo and all equipment used in connection with a roadside menagerie, wild animal menagerie, wildlife sanctuary, or zoo must be open to inspection at all reasonable hours. If upon inspection it is found that the roadside menagerie, wild animal menagerie, wildlife sanctuary, or zoo is not being operated in accordance with this part or with the department regulations, the director may revoke the permit without right of renewal.If a permit is revoked, the department shall take possession of all wildlife obtained by capture or unlawful propagation.  History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 130, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 417, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 26-1210; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 322, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 211, L. 2021.
MT Code § 87-4-807 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 4. Commercial Activities|Part 8. Menageries, Sanctuaries, and Zoos|87-4-807. Enforcement and penalty

  87-4-807. Enforcement and penalty. (1) The provisions of this part must be enforced by any warden or any other legally authorized officer. Any person violating the provisions of this part shall upon conviction be punished as provided in 87-6-715, and at the discretion of the court, the permit and all rights and privileges inherent in the permit may be forfeited.   (2) Any animals being kept in violation of any section of this part may be confiscated or ordered disposed of at the discretion of the director. The permittee may appeal to the commission within 20 days of the date of the order to confiscate, and the commission shall hold a hearing on an appeal. The decision of the commission is final.   History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 130, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 465, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 26-1211; amd. Sec. 113, Ch. 258, L. 2011.
MT Code § 87-4-808 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 4. Commercial Activities|Part 8. Menageries, Sanctuaries, and Zoos|87-4-808. Fines, bonds, penalties, and fees

  87-4-808. Fines, bonds, penalties, and fees. Fines, bonds, or penalties, except those obtained by a justice's court, shall be administered and disposed of in accordance with the provisions of 87-1-601. Fees obtained under this part must be deposited with the department of revenue and credited to the state special revenue fund, fish and game account.   History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 130, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 46, Ch. 511, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 26-1212; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 277, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 63, Ch. 557, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 46, Ch. 257, L. 2001.
MT Code § 87-4-901 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 4. Commercial Activities|Part 9. Game Bird Farms|87-4-901. Definitions

  87-4-901. Definitions. For purposes of this part, the following definitions apply:   (1) "Game bird farm" means an enclosed area upon which game birds may be kept for purposes of obtaining, rearing in captivity, keeping, and selling game birds or parts of game birds as authorized under this part.   (2) "Game birds" means all birds defined as upland game birds in 87-2-101.   History: En. Sec. 20, Ch. 570, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 499, L. 2003.
MT Code § 87-4-902 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 4. Commercial Activities|Part 9. Game Bird Farms|87-4-902. Exemption

  87-4-902. Exemption. This part does not apply to:   (1) a person who owns, controls, or propagates game birds for purposes other than sale or conveyance of game birds or parts of game birds and who notifies the department and receives its written authorization and exemption;   (2) the holder of a migratory game bird avicultural permit under 87-2-807; or   (3) the holder of a shooting preserve license under Title 87, chapter 4, part 5, who uses temporary holding pens pursuant to 87-4-530.   History: En. Sec. 21, Ch. 570, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 262, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 132, L. 2013.
MT Code § 87-4-903 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 4. Commercial Activities|Part 9. Game Bird Farms|87-4-903. Game bird farm license required

  87-4-903. Game bird farm license required. Except as provided in 87-4-902, a person may not own, control, or propagate game birds unless the person holds a current game bird farm license from the department. A person who violates this section is subject to the penalties provided in 87-6-716.   History: En. Sec. 22, Ch. 570, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 2861, Ch. 56, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 114, Ch. 258, L. 2011.
MT Code § 87-4-904 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 4. Commercial Activities|Part 9. Game Bird Farms|87-4-904. Application for game bird farm license -- limitation on issuance

  87-4-904. Application for game bird farm license -- limitation on issuance. (1) A person desiring to obtain a game bird farm license shall make a written application to the department. The application must specify:   (a) the name of the applicant;   (b) the applicant's address;   (c) the species of game bird and any plans to propagate them;   (d) the legal description of the lands to be included;   (e) the type of fence or enclosure that the applicant contemplates erecting;   (f) the source of game birds; and   (g) for a nonresident owner, the name and address of a local resident agent.   (2) (a) A game bird farm license may be issued only to a responsible applicant who owns or leases the premises on which the operations are to be conducted and who has properly fenced or otherwise enclosed the place where the game bird farm is to be located.   (b) A game bird farm owned by a nonresident must have a resident agent who is responsible for the daily operation of the farm and who is authorized by the nonresident owner to receive service of process.   (3) Within 30 days of receiving the application, the department shall notify the applicant of its decision to approve or deny the application. If the required fencing or enclosure has not been completed, the department shall approve the application subject to the fencing or enclosure being completed. If the application is denied, the department shall specify the reasons for denial.   History: En. Sec. 23, Ch. 570, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 2862, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 87-4-905 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 4. Commercial Activities|Part 9. Game Bird Farms|87-4-905. License and renewal fee -- deposit of fees

  87-4-905. License and renewal fee -- deposit of fees. (1) Game bird farm license and annual renewal fees must be set by department rule.   (2) The fees must be deposited in the state special revenue fund for the use of the department for purposes of this part.   History: En. Sec. 24, Ch. 570, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 48, Ch. 281, L. 1983.
MT Code § 87-4-906 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 4. Commercial Activities|Part 9. Game Bird Farms|87-4-906. Term of license -- conditions -- changes in operation

  87-4-906. Term of license -- conditions -- changes in operation. (1) A game bird farm license is valid only for the license year for which it is issued. The licensee shall apply for renewal annually, and the department shall renew the license if the licensee has not violated any provision under which the license was granted.   (2) The licensee shall notify the department of any proposed changes in the species managed or in the size or location of the enclosure prior to the institution of such change.   History: En. Sec. 25, Ch. 570, L. 1983.
MT Code § 87-4-907 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 4. Commercial Activities|Part 9. Game Bird Farms|87-4-907. License nontransferable

  87-4-907. License nontransferable. A game bird farm license is nontransferable.   History: En. Sec. 26, Ch. 570, L. 1983.
MT Code § 87-4-908 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 4. Commercial Activities|Part 9. Game Bird Farms|87-4-908. Inspection

  87-4-908. Inspection. Upon receipt of an application, the department shall inspect the game bird farm facilities and shall thereafter inspect the facilities and the records required to be kept by such farm on a scheduled basis or on such other reasonable basis as may be determined necessary.   History: En. Sec. 27, Ch. 570, L. 1983.
MT Code § 87-4-909 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 4. Commercial Activities|Part 9. Game Bird Farms|87-4-909. Game farm birds as private property

  87-4-909. Game farm birds as private property. All birds lawfully raised in a licensed game bird farm are the private property of the licensee, and the licensee may sell or transfer such birds as private property.   History: En. Sec. 28, Ch. 570, L. 1983.
MT Code § 87-4-910 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 4. Commercial Activities|Part 9. Game Bird Farms|87-4-910. Transportation of birds

  87-4-910. Transportation of birds. Any birds purchased for use on a game bird farm or any birds raised on a game bird farm may be transported only in compliance with Title 81, chapter 2, part 7, and applicable administrative rules.   History: En. Sec. 29, Ch. 570, L. 1983.
MT Code § 87-4-911 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 4. Commercial Activities|Part 9. Game Bird Farms|87-4-911. Sale of meat

  87-4-911. Sale of meat. A licensee may sell game farm birds or parts thereof only in compliance with all health laws applicable to the sale of game meat.   History: En. Sec. 30, Ch. 570, L. 1983.
MT Code § 87-4-912 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 4. Commercial Activities|Part 9. Game Bird Farms|87-4-912. Records and reporting

  87-4-912. Records and reporting. (1) Each licensee shall keep accurate records of the number and species of birds purchased, transferred, or sold and the name of each person to whom or from whom such birds were purchased, transferred, or sold.   (2) On or before January 31 of each year, each licensee shall file a report with the director, showing the number and species of birds on hand on January 1 and the number and kinds of birds purchased, transferred, or sold during the past year. All records described in this section must be kept for not less than 3 years.   History: En. Sec. 31, Ch. 570, L. 1983.
MT Code § 87-4-913 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 4. Commercial Activities|Part 9. Game Bird Farms|87-4-913. Rulemaking

  87-4-913. Rulemaking. The department may adopt and enforce only such rules as are necessary to implement the provisions of this part. The rules may address but are not limited to fencing requirements, reporting requirements, the care and maintenance of birds held by game bird farm operators, and licensing requirements for applicants.   History: En. Sec. 32, Ch. 570, L. 1983.
MT Code § 87-4-914 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 4. Commercial Activities|Part 9. Game Bird Farms|87-4-914. Release of birds

  87-4-914. Release of birds. Game bird farm licensees may release birds into the wild only with the prior approval of the director.   History: En. Sec. 33, Ch. 570, L. 1983.
MT Code § 87-4-915 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 4. Commercial Activities|Part 9. Game Bird Farms|87-4-915. Repealed

  87-4-915. Repealed. Sec. 7, Ch. 103, L. 2019.   History: En. Sec. 34, Ch. 570, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 2863, Ch. 56, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 115, Ch. 258, L. 2011.
MT Code § 87-4-916 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 4. Commercial Activities|Part 9. Game Bird Farms|87-4-916. Revocation of license

  87-4-916. Revocation of license. (1) A game bird farm license may be revoked for failure to operate the game bird farm according to provisions of this part or rules adopted under this part.   (2) Upon discovery of a violation, the department shall give notice of such violation to the licensee, with a statement of a specific time by which the violation must be corrected.   (3) Upon failure of the licensee to correct the violation, the department may institute revocation proceedings. If the department institutes revocation proceedings, it shall provide reasonable notice and opportunity for a hearing to the licensee. After hearing, upon proof of violation, the department may revoke the game bird farm license.   History: En. Sec. 35, Ch. 570, L. 1983.
MT Code § 87-4-1001 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 4. Commercial Activities|Part 10. Fur Farms|87-4-1001. Definitions

  87-4-1001. Definitions. For purposes of this part, the following definitions apply:   (1) "Fur farm" means the enclosed land area upon which furbearers may be kept for purposes of obtaining, rearing in captivity, keeping, and selling furbearers or parts of furbearers as authorized under this part.   (2) "Furbearer" means a marten or sable, otter, muskrat, fisher, bobcat, lynx, wolverine, or beaver. The term does not include fox or mink.   History: En. Sec. 36, Ch. 570, L. 1983.
MT Code § 87-4-1002 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 4. Commercial Activities|Part 10. Fur Farms|87-4-1002. Fur farm license required -- applicability

  87-4-1002. Fur farm license required -- applicability. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a person may not own, control, or propagate furbearers unless the person holds a current fur farm license from the department.   (2) This part does not apply to the ownership, control, or propagation of furbearers if the ownership, control, or propagation is not for the sale or conveyance of furbearers or parts of furbearers.   (3) A person who violates this section is subject to the penalties provided in 87-6-717.   History: En. Sec. 37, Ch. 570, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 2864, Ch. 56, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 116, Ch. 258, L. 2011.
MT Code § 87-4-1003 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 4. Commercial Activities|Part 10. Fur Farms|87-4-1003. Application for license

  87-4-1003. Application for license. (1) A person desiring to obtain a fur farm license shall make a written application to the department. The application must specify:   (a) the name of the applicant;   (b) the applicant's address;   (c) the species of furbearers and any plan to propagate them;   (d) the legal description of the lands to be included;   (e) the type of fence that the applicant contemplates erecting;   (f) the source of furbearers.   (2) (a) A fur farm license may be issued only to a responsible applicant who owns or leases the premises on which the operations are to be conducted and who has properly fenced the place where the fur farm is to be located.   (b) Any fur farm owned by a nonresident must have a resident agent who is responsible for the daily operation of the fur farm and who is authorized by the nonresident owner to receive service of process.   (3) Within 30 days of receiving the application, the department shall notify the applicant of its decision to approve or deny the application. If required fencing has not been completed, the department shall approve the application subject to the fencing being completed. If the application is denied, the department shall specify the reasons for denial.   History: En. Sec. 38, Ch. 570, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 2865, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 87-4-1004 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 4. Commercial Activities|Part 10. Fur Farms|87-4-1004. License and renewal fee -- deposit

  87-4-1004. License and renewal fee -- deposit. (1) Fur farm license and annual renewal fees must be set by department rule.   (2) The fees must be deposited in the state special revenue fund for the use of the department for purposes of this part.   History: En. Sec. 39, Ch. 570, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 48, Ch. 281, L. 1983.
MT Code § 87-4-1005 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 4. Commercial Activities|Part 10. Fur Farms|87-4-1005. Term of license -- conditions -- changes in operation

  87-4-1005. Term of license -- conditions -- changes in operation. (1) A fur farm license is valid only for the license year in which it is issued. The licensee shall apply for renewal annually, and the department shall renew the license if the licensee has not violated any provision under which it was granted.   (2) The licensee shall notify the department of any proposed changes in the species managed or in the size or location of the enclosure prior to the institution of such change.   History: En. Sec. 40, Ch. 570, L. 1983.
MT Code § 87-4-1006 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 4. Commercial Activities|Part 10. Fur Farms|87-4-1006. License nontransferable

  87-4-1006. License nontransferable. A fur farm license is nontransferable.   History: En. Sec. 41, Ch. 570, L. 1983.
MT Code § 87-4-1007 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 4. Commercial Activities|Part 10. Fur Farms|87-4-1007. Inspection

  87-4-1007. Inspection. Upon receipt of an application for a license, the department shall inspect each fur farm and thereafter shall inspect each fur farm and the records required to be kept by such fur farm on a scheduled basis or on such other reasonable basis as may be determined necessary.   History: En. Sec. 42, Ch. 570, L. 1983.
MT Code § 87-4-1008 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 4. Commercial Activities|Part 10. Fur Farms|87-4-1008. Furbearers as private property

  87-4-1008. Furbearers as private property. All furbearers lawfully raised on a licensed fur farm are the private property of the licensee, and the licensee may sell or transfer such furbearers as private property.   History: En. Sec. 43, Ch. 570, L. 1983.
MT Code § 87-4-1009 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 4. Commercial Activities|Part 10. Fur Farms|87-4-1009. Transportation of furbearers

  87-4-1009. Transportation of furbearers. Any furbearers purchased for use on a fur farm or any furbearers raised on a fur farm may be transported only in compliance with Title 81, chapter 2, part 7, and applicable administrative rules.   History: En. Sec. 44, Ch. 570, L. 1983.
MT Code § 87-4-1010 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 87. Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 4. Commercial Activities|Part 10. Fur Farms|87-4-1010. Sale of furs

  87-4-1010. Sale of furs. A fur farm owner who desires to sell furs shall comply with all the requirements of part 3 of this chapter.   History: En. Sec. 45, Ch. 570, L. 1983.