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2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 30. Corrections › Part 5. Regional Correctional Facility Act › 53-30-511. Local governmental entity authorized to enter into long-term contracts and to incur indebtedness -- noncompetition clause

53-30-511. Local governmental entity authorized to enter into long-term contracts and to incur indebtedness -- noncompetition clause.
(1) A local governmental entity may enter into a long-term lease or agreement, not to exceed a term of 30 years, with a corporation proposing to operate a regional detention facility under this part. The local governmental entity may agree in the long-term lease or agreement to acquire the facility from the corporation through a lease or a lease option to purchase, subject to the limitations of Title 7, chapter 7, part 21.
(2) A contract may also contain a covenant by the local governmental entity that if the contract is terminated for nonappropriation of funds by the local governmental entity, the local governmental entity agrees not to purchase, lease, or rent property to perform the functions performed by the corporation and agrees not to permit the functions to be performed by its own employees or by any local governmental entity for a specified period of not less than 1 year and not more than the remaining original term of the contract.
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 224, L. 1997.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 30. Corrections › Part 6. Private Correctional Facilities › 53-30-601. Policy

53-30-601. Policy.
It is the policy of the state of Montana to encourage innovative methods to provide the correctional resources necessary to confine persons convicted of crimes. The state recognizes that there may be benefits to confining convicted persons in private correctional facilities operated consistently with public policy.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 511, L. 1997.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 30. Corrections › Part 6. Private Correctional Facilities › 53-30-602. Definitions

53-30-602. Definitions.
As used in this part, the following definitions apply:
(1) "Department" means the department of corrections provided for in 2-15-2301.
(2) (a) "Private correctional facility" means a correctional facility that is either privately operated or privately owned and operated.
(b) The term does not include a private detention center or a regional jail governed by Title 7, chapter 32, part 22.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 511, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 21, Ch. 491, L. 1999.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 30. Corrections › Part 6. Private Correctional Facilities › 53-30-603. Private correctional facilities -- confinable persons

53-30-603. Private correctional facilities -- confinable persons.
(1) An individual, corporation, partnership, association, or other private organization or entity may not construct a private correctional facility in this state unless authorized by the department.
(2) An individual, corporation, partnership, association, or other private organization or entity may not operate a private correctional facility in this state unless licensed by the department. A license is nontransferable.
(3) A person convicted in any state or U.S. federal court may be confined in a private correctional facility in this state pursuant to approval by the department of a written agreement between the originating jurisdiction and the private correctional facility if the person is at all times and in all places within the correctional facility kept physically separated from persons convicted in this state. The agreement must include provisions for returning an out-of-state inmate to the originating jurisdiction prior to the inmate's parole or release.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 511, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 22, Ch. 491, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 362, L. 2003.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 30. Corrections › Part 6. Private Correctional Facilities › 53-30-604. Department duties and responsibilities -- rulemaking authority

53-30-604. Department duties and responsibilities -- rulemaking authority.
(1) (a) The department shall adopt administrative rules that include the minimum applicable standards for the siting, construction, operation, and physical condition of a private correctional facility and for the security, safety, health, treatment, and discipline of persons confined in a private correctional facility.
(b) The administrative rules must require that a private correctional facility conform to applicable American correctional association and national commission on correctional health care standards for the facility and achieve accreditation from the American correctional association and national commission on correctional health care within 3 years from the date the facility begins operation.
(c) The administrative rules must provide for review and approval of facility design and construction by the department of administration.
(2) Within 90 days of May 2, 1997, and on a biennial basis, the department shall publish a description of the long-range correctional needs, objectives, and goals of the department and the state.
(3) The department shall at least annually inspect each private correctional facility to determine compliance with this part, applicable American correctional association and national commission on correctional health care standards, department rules, and contract requirements.
(4) The department shall present a report of compliance inspections to the legislature in accordance with 5-11-210.
History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 511, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 94, Ch. 261, L. 2021.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 30. Corrections › Part 6. Private Correctional Facilities › 53-30-607. Licensure limitations -- siting of private correctional facilities

53-30-607. Licensure limitations -- siting of private correctional facilities.
(1) The department may not grant a license to a private correctional facility located within 1 mile of a public or nonpublic school, not including a home school. However, if a public or nonpublic school is established after a facility has been approved, the department may not prevent the private correctional facility from operating because of this subsection (1).
(2) The department may not grant a license to a private correctional facility unless there has been a public hearing in the county in which the private correctional facility is to be located and unless the county commissioners approve the location of the private correctional facility by a majority vote. If the proposed facility is to be located within the limits of a municipality, the department may not grant a license to a private correctional facility unless there has been a public hearing in the municipality and the local governing body approves the location of the private correctional facility by a majority vote.
(3) If the siting of a private correctional facility is proposed within 7 1/2 miles of an adjacent county or if the department determines that there are reasonable expectations that the siting may have a significant impact on an adjacent county, the department may not grant a license to a private correctional facility unless there has been a public hearing in the adjacent county and unless the concerns of the adjacent county have been considered.
History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 511, L. 1997.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 30. Corrections › Part 6. Private Correctional Facilities › 53-30-608. Contracts with owners or operators of private correctional facilities

53-30-608. Contracts with owners or operators of private correctional facilities.
(1) Upon request of the legislative audit committee, the legislative audit division shall review the procedures by which a contract was awarded and shall review each contract prior to execution to determine if the contract includes the requirements provided in this part.
(2) A contract with an owner or operator of a private correctional facility must be awarded to the contractor who best meets the needs of the state and the department and demonstrates the capability of providing services requested.
(3) A contract must specify the type and level of services to be provided by the contractor. The contract must provide that a private contractor may not:
(a) choose the correctional facility to which an inmate is initially or subsequently assigned. A contractor may request the department to transfer an inmate to a state facility or to another private correctional facility.
(b) develop or adopt disciplinary rules that differ from the disciplinary rules, penalties, and policies of the department;
(c) make a decision that affects the sentence imposed on an inmate or the time served by an inmate;
(d) make recommendations to the board of pardons and parole with respect to the denial or granting of parole or release, except to submit reports to the board of pardons and parole and to respond to requests by the department or the board of pardons and parole;
(e) develop or implement requirements that inmates engage in any type of work, except to the extent that those requirements are accepted by the department;
(f) determine inmate eligibility for any form of release from a correctional facility; or
(g) use an inmate classification system unless it is approved by the department.
(4) Contracts may not exceed a term of 30 years and must contain provisions for renegotiation after 30 years. The provisions of 18-4-313 that limit the term of a contract do not apply to a contract authorized by this section.
(5) The contract must specify that the private correctional facility shall grant access to the legislative audit division or a person contracting with the legislative audit division for compliance auditing. The contractor shall provide access to all areas of the facility and to all records maintained onsite or offsite that pertain to all aspects of the facility, including but not limited to operation, financial, and inmate records.
History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 511, L. 1997.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 30. Corrections › Part 6. Private Correctional Facilities › 53-30-609. Contractor costs responsibility

53-30-609. Contractor costs responsibility.
(1) The contractor is responsible for costs incurred by the state or any political subdivision of the state for legal costs relating to escapes, riots or disturbances, or other natural or human-caused events that occur at the facility because of the contractor's negligence, errors, omissions, intentional acts, or failure to comply with the terms of the contract.
(2) The contractor is responsible for all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the state or a political subdivision of the state for defense of causes of action brought by or on behalf of an inmate that accrue while an inmate is incarcerated at a private correctional facility.
(3) The provisions of this part are not intended to create a private or public cause of action for any person, partnership, corporation, or other entity, including any inmate housed within any private correctional facility or any inmate housed within the state of Montana.
History: En. Sec. 9, Ch. 511, L. 1997.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 30. Corrections › Part 6. Private Correctional Facilities › 53-30-610. Restrictions on inmate movements

53-30-610. Restrictions on inmate movements.
An inmate may not leave the secure premises of a private correctional facility except to comply with a court order, to receive medical care that is not available at the private correctional facility, or as part of a work program without the express written approval of the department. Any movement of an inmate outside of the secure premises of the private correctional facility must be in compliance with approved policies and procedures established by the department.
History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 511, L. 1997.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 30. Corrections › Part 7. Restrictive Housing › 53-30-701. Policy -- restrictive housing

53-30-701. Policy -- restrictive housing.
(1) It is the policy of the state of Montana that the department of corrections and the facilities it operates or with which it contracts maintain safe, secure housing for inmates who require separation from the general inmate population for detention or for safety and security reasons.
(2) Restrictive housing should be used only:
(a) as a response to the most serious and threatening behavior;
(b) for the shortest time possible; and
(c) with the least restrictive conditions possible.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 482, L. 2019.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 30. Corrections › Part 7. Restrictive Housing › 53-30-707. Admission -- status review

53-30-707. Admission -- status review.
(1) The procedures established by an adult facility as required in 53-30-703(7) must include:
(a) a documented process to admit an inmate to a restrictive housing unit. An inmate may be admitted for protective custody only when there is documentation that this status is warranted and no reasonable alternatives were available.
(b) a status review of an inmate in administrative segregation and protective custody every 7 days for the first 60 days of the inmate's placement and at least every 30 days after the first 60 days. The reviews must be conducted by a classification committee or other staff group.
(c) that, in nonemergent circumstances, an inmate may not be disciplined, placed on a behavior management plan, classified, or reclassified to a restrictive housing unit based on the inmate's disability or mental disorder or on behavior that is a product of the inmate's disability or mental disorder unless the placement is after a prompt and appropriate evaluation by a qualified mental health professional;
(d) a documented review process to release an offender from administrative segregation or protective custody;
(e) that an inmate may not be placed in prehearing confinement or in restrictive housing based solely on the inmate's disability or mental disorder or on behavior that is a product of the inmate's disability or mental disorder unless, after a prompt and appropriate evaluation by a qualified mental health professional, the qualified mental health professional determines that the inmate presents such an immediate and serious danger that there is no reasonable alternative. If the inmate is placed in prehearing confinement or in restrictive housing, the inmate must be evaluated by a qualified mental health professional within 48 hours and regularly reevaluated every 14 days with the goal of securing appropriate treatment and reintegrating the inmate into the general population.
(f) that a hearing by a disciplinary committee or a hearings officer must be completed before an inmate is placed in disciplinary detention for a rule violation; and
(g) that an inmate held in disciplinary detention for a period exceeding 60 days must be provided the same program services and privileges as inmates in administrative segregation or protective custody. The administrator or the administrator's designee shall review and approve the services and privileges to be allowed under this subsection (1)(g).
(2) A new adult inmate placed directly into restrictive housing will receive written orientation materials and, if required, translations in the inmate's own language. When a literacy problem exists, a staff member may assist the inmate in understanding the material. Completion of orientation must be documented by a statement signed and dated by the inmate.
History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 482, L. 2019.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 30. Corrections › Part 7. Restrictive Housing › 53-30-709. Supervisory oversight

53-30-709. Supervisory oversight.
Procedures established pursuant to 53-30-703(7) must:
(1) provide that an adult inmate in restrictive housing or protective custody must receive daily visits from the shift supervisor or supervisor in charge, daily visits from a qualified health care professional unless more frequent visits are indicated, and visits from members of the program staff on request;
(2) require that an adult inmate in restrictive housing is personally observed by a correctional officer at least every 30 to 60 minutes on an irregular schedule. An adult inmate who is violent or mentally disordered or who demonstrates unusual or bizarre behavior must receive more frequent observation. Suicidal offenders must be under continuing observation.
(3) govern the selection criteria, supervision, and rotation of staff who work directly with inmates in restrictive housing units on a regular and daily basis.
History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 482, L. 2019.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 30. Corrections › Part 7. Restrictive Housing › 53-30-710. Recordkeeping

53-30-710. Recordkeeping.
(1) A facility with a restrictive housing unit shall comply with the general recordkeeping requirements provided in department policy.
(2) Procedures adopted pursuant to 53-30-703(7) must require that staff operating restrictive housing units maintain permanent logs and records that adequately document the activities, programs, and visitation patterns of the unit and of individual inmates. Staff shall maintain records that include the following:
(a) all admissions and releases, including date of action, time of action, reason for admission or release, and authorizing official or committee;
(b) a record of visitors, including all official visits by staff members, medical staff visits, and the time, date, and signature of each visitor;
(c) notations of unusual behavior by an inmate or the inmates in the unit as a whole; and
(d) information from and observations by staff that are forwarded for staff action and observation during future shifts.
History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 482, L. 2019.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 30. Corrections › Part 7. Restrictive Housing › 53-30-716. Conditions of confinement

53-30-716. Conditions of confinement.
(1) (a) An inmate in restrictive housing must be provided with:
(i) prescribed medication;
(ii) other medically necessary treatment as prescribed by a qualified health care provider;
(iii) clothing that is not degrading or specialized clothing when reasons for its use are documented;
(iv) access to basic personal items for use in the inmate's cell unless there is imminent danger that the inmate or any other inmate will destroy the item or induce self-injury;
(v) the opportunity to shower and shave at least three times each week;
(vi) laundry, barbering, and hair care services; and
(vii) the opportunity to exchange clothing, bedding, and linen on the same basis as inmates in the general population.
(b) Exceptions to the requirements in subsection (1)(a) may be permitted if found necessary by a supervisor. Exceptions must be recorded in the inmate's log and justified in writing.
(2) A facility may provide alternative meal service to an inmate who uses food or food service equipment in a manner that is hazardous to self, staff, or other inmates. Service may be provided on an individual basis based only on health or safety considerations and must meet basic nutritional requirements and occur only with the written approval of the administrator or chief health care authority. The food substitution period may not exceed 7 days.
(3) Procedures adopted pursuant to 53-30-703(7) must provide that whenever an adult or youth inmate is deprived of any usually authorized item or activity, a report of the action must be filed in both the inmate's log and the inmate's case record and forwarded to the facility's chief of security.
History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 482, L. 2019.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 30. Corrections › Part 7. Restrictive Housing › 53-30-717. Programs, services, and access to legal and reading materials

53-30-717. Programs, services, and access to legal and reading materials.
(1) An inmate in a restrictive housing unit shall have:
(a) the opportunity to write and receive letters on the same basis as inmates in the general population;
(b) opportunities for visitation unless there are substantial reasons for withholding visitation privileges. If visitation privileges are withheld, the administrator shall approve the restriction.
(c) access to personal legal materials and available legal reference materials; and
(d) access to reading materials from the facility library.
(2) An inmate in administrative segregation or protective custody or an inmate housed in disciplinary detention must have access to programs and services that include but are not limited to the following:
(a) educational services;
(b) commissary services;
(c) library services;
(d) social services;
(e) counseling services;
(f) religious guidance; and
(g) recreational programs.
(3) The programs and services described in subsections (1) and (2) are not required to be identical to those provided in the facility's general population. However, there may not be major differences for any reasons other than danger to life, health, or safety.
(4) An inmate with a disability may not be denied a reasonable accommodation simply because the inmate is in restrictive housing or a similar condition, unless safety or security concerns render the accommodation unreasonable.
History: En. Sec. 9, Ch. 482, L. 2019.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 30. Corrections › Part 7. Restrictive Housing › 53-30-718. Exercise outside of cell

53-30-718. Exercise outside of cell.
(1) An adult inmate in restrictive housing or protective custody must be allowed a minimum of 1 hour of exercise each day outside of the inmate's cell, 5 days a week, unless security or safety considerations dictate otherwise.
(2) A youth inmate in protective custody must be allowed 1 hour of large muscle activity every 24 hours.
History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 482, L. 2019.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 30. Corrections › Part 7. Restrictive Housing › 53-30-719. Telephone privileges

53-30-719. Telephone privileges.
(1) An adult inmate in restrictive housing for administrative segregation or protective custody or a youth in protective custody is allowed telephone privileges.
(2) Unless security or safety considerations dictate otherwise, an inmate in restrictive housing is allowed, at minimum, telephone privileges to access the judicial process, to call an attorney of record, and during family emergencies as determined by the administrator or the administrator's designee.
History: En. Sec. 11, Ch. 482, L. 2019.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 30. Corrections › Part 7. Restrictive Housing › 53-30-720. Requirements for youth facilities

53-30-720. Requirements for youth facilities.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a facility that houses youth inmates may not use restrictive housing.
(2) The administrator or the administrator's designee may order a youth to be placed in protective custody for temporary confinement not to exceed 24 hours when it is necessary to protect the youth or others. The action must be reviewed by the facility administrator within 4 hours regardless of weekends or holidays, or the next morning if the youth is placed in protective custody after 9 p.m.
(3) Procedures adopted pursuant to 53-30-703(7) must provide special management for a youth inmate with serious behavior problems and for a youth who requires protective care.
(4) A youth facility shall develop individual program plans and provide appropriate services that may require youth inmates to be separated from the general population.
(5) A youth in protective custody must be allowed out of cell for more than 2 hours in a 24-hour period.
(6) A youth in protective custody must be observed by staff at least every 15 minutes.
(7) A youth in protective custody must be visited at least once each day by staff from administrative, clinical, social work, religious, or medical units.
History: En. Sec. 12, Ch. 482, L. 2019.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 30. Corrections › Part 7. Restrictive Housing › 53-30-725. Step-down programs -- release directly from restrictive housing

53-30-725. Step-down programs -- release directly from restrictive housing.
(1) A facility shall establish step-down programs and offer them to an inmate who has been in restrictive housing for more than 30 days to facilitate reintegration of the inmate into the general population or the community. Step-down programs must, at a minimum, include the following:
(a) a prescreening evaluation;
(b) monthly evaluations using a multidisciplinary approach to determine the inmate's compliance with program requirements;
(c) subject to monthly evaluations, gradually increasing out-of-cell time, group interaction, education and programming opportunities, and privileges;
(d) a step-down transition compliance review; and
(e) a postscreening evaluation.
(2) (a) A facility shall attempt to ensure that an inmate is not released directly into the community after 30 days or more in restrictive housing.
(b) In the event that the release of an inmate directly from restrictive housing into the community is imminent, the facility shall document the justification and, unless the justification is an immediate court-ordered release, obtain approval from the department director or the director's designee.
(c) In addition to general release protocols, when an inmate is released directly into the community from more than 30 days of restrictive housing, at a minimum, the facility shall take the following steps, at a minimum, unless the justification is an immediate court-ordered release:
(i) development of a release plan tailored to the specific needs of the inmate;
(ii) notification of the inmate's release to state and local law enforcement;
(iii) notification to the inmate of applicable community resources; and
(iv) victim notification, if applicable.
History: En. Sec. 13, Ch. 482, L. 2019.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 60. Highways and Transportation › Chapter 1. Highway Code › Part 1. General Provisions › 60-1-101. Legislative findings

60-1-101. Legislative findings.
The legislature recognizes that safe and efficient highway transportation is of important interest to all of the people of the state and declares that:
(1) inadequate highways, roads, and streets obstruct the free flow of traffic, increase costs of motor vehicle operation, endanger the health and safety of the citizens of the state, depreciate property values, and impede generally the economic progress of the state;
(2) the problems of establishing and maintaining adequate highways, roads, and streets, eliminating congestion, reducing accident frequency, providing parking facilities, and taking all necessary steps to insure safe and convenient transportation are urgent;
(3) adequate and integrated systems of highways, roads, and streets are essential to the general welfare of the state;
(4) providing adequate highway facilities is a proper public use and purpose, and this title is necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, for the promotion of the general welfare, and as a contribution to the national defense.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2201; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 23, L. 1979.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 60. Highways and Transportation › Chapter 1. Highway Code › Part 1. General Provisions › 60-1-102. Legislative policy and intent

60-1-102. Legislative policy and intent.
Consistent with the determinations and declarations provided in 60-1-101, the legislature intends:
(1) to place a high degree of trust in the hands of those officials whose duty it is, within the limits of available funds, to plan, develop, operate, maintain, and protect the highway facilities of this state for present as well as for future use;
(2) to make the department of transportation custodian of the commission-designated highway systems and state highways and to impose similar responsibilities upon the boards of county commissioners with respect to county roads and upon municipal officials with respect to the streets under their jurisdiction;
(3) that the state have integrated systems of highways, roads, and streets and that the department of transportation, the counties, and municipalities assist and cooperate with each other to that end;
(4) to provide sufficiently broad authority to enable the highway officials at all levels of government to function adequately and efficiently in all areas of their respective responsibilities, subject to the limitations of the constitution and the legislative mandate imposed.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 197, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 68, Ch. 316, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2202; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 512, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 299, L. 2019.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 60. Highways and Transportation › Chapter 1. Highway Code › Part 1. General Provisions › 60-1-104. Good Roads Day

60-1-104. Good Roads Day.
The third Tuesday in June is hereby designated "Good Roads Day". The governor may annually by public proclamation request the people of the state to contribute toward the improvement and safety of public highways.
History: En. Sec. 11-101, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-4401.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 60. Highways and Transportation › Chapter 1. Highway Code › Part 2. Classification of Highways › 60-1-201. Classification -- highways and roads

60-1-201. Classification -- highways and roads.
(1) Public highways of this state are classified as follows:
(a) commission-designated highway systems;
(b) state highways;
(c) county roads;
(d) city streets.
(2) All highways that are not designated, selected, or established by the commission or constructed or maintained by the department may be designated as county roads or city streets upon the acceptance of the county or city.
(3) County roads are those that are opened, established, constructed, maintained, changed, abandoned, or discontinued by a county in accordance with Title 7, chapter 14, or that have been the subject of a request under 7-14-2622 and for which a legal route has been recognized by a district court as provided in 7-14-2622.
(4) City streets are those public highways under the jurisdiction of municipal officials.
History: En. Sec. 3-101, Ch. 197, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 70, Ch. 316, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2301; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 23, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 440, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 241, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 299, L. 2019.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 60. Highways and Transportation › Chapter 1. Highway Code › Part 2. Classification of Highways › 60-1-202. Lewis and Clark highway

60-1-202. Lewis and Clark highway.
There is hereby established the Lewis and Clark highway. It shall be composed of the following existing routes:
(1) from the Idaho state line west of Lolo Hot Springs, Montana, to the junction with U.S. highway 93 at Lolo;
(2) thence north from Lolo on U.S. highway 93 to Missoula;
(3) thence east from Missoula on U.S. highways 12 and 10 to Garrison;
(4) thence east from Garrison on U.S. highway 12 through Forsyth and Baker to the North Dakota state line.
History: En. Sec. 3-102, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2302.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 60. Highways and Transportation › Chapter 1. Highway Code › Part 2. Classification of Highways › 60-1-203. Veterans memorial highway

60-1-203. Veterans memorial highway.
There is established the veterans memorial highway composed of the existing U.S. interstate highway 15 from the Montana-Idaho border at Monida Pass to the international boundary at Sweetgrass.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 319, L. 1987.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 60. Highways and Transportation › Chapter 1. Highway Code › Part 2. Classification of Highways › 60-1-204. Maureen and Mike Mansfield heritage route

60-1-204. Maureen and Mike Mansfield heritage route.
The portion of U.S. interstate highway 15 between Butte and Great Falls is established as the Maureen and Mike Mansfield heritage route.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 643, L. 1989.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 60. Highways and Transportation › Chapter 1. Highway Code › Part 2. Classification of Highways › 60-1-205. Charles M. Russell trail

60-1-205. Charles M. Russell trail.
The portion of U.S. highway 87, state highway 200, between Great Falls and Lewistown and continuing to Jordan and the portion of state secondary road 543, connecting U.S. highway 87, state highway 200, to the Charles M. Russell national wildlife refuge, are established as the Charles M. Russell trail.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 412, L. 1993.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 60. Highways and Transportation › Chapter 1. Highway Code › Part 2. Classification of Highways › 60-1-206. Donald J. Ruhl medal of honor highway

60-1-206. Donald J. Ruhl medal of honor highway.
The portion of Montana state highway 78, from Columbus through Absarokee and Roscoe to Red Lodge, is established as the Donald J. Ruhl medal of honor highway.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 67, L. 1995.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 60. Highways and Transportation › Chapter 1. Highway Code › Part 2. Classification of Highways › 60-1-207. Old forts trail

60-1-207. Old forts trail.
The old forts trail is established as follows:
(1) beginning at the old fort park in Fort Benton, proceeding west via 20th street to Saint Charles street, along Saint Charles street to state highway 387, along state highway 387 to U.S. highway 87 to Havre, and continuing along state highway 233 and into Canada on Saskatchewan 21; and
(2) beginning at the old fort park in Fort Benton and proceeding west via 20th street to Saint Charles street, along Saint Charles street to state highway 223 north, southwest on U.S. highway 87 to the junction with state highway 564, north on state highway 564 to the junction with state highway 365, west on state highway 365 to the junction with state highway 225, north on state highway 225 to the junction with state highway 366, west on state highway 366 to the junction with state highway 417, north on state highway 417 to the junction with U.S. highway 2, west on U.S. highway 2 to the junction with interstate highway 15, north on interstate highway 15, and into Canada on Alberta highway 4.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 321, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 74, L. 2005.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 60. Highways and Transportation › Chapter 1. Highway Code › Part 2. Classification of Highways › 60-1-208. Montana highway 3

60-1-208. Montana highway 3.
(1) The portion of Montana highway 3 and U.S. highway 12 from Billings to Harlowton via Lavina, proceeding north on U.S. highway 191 to U.S. highway 87, northwest along U.S. highway 87 to Montana highway 200, continuing along Montana highway 200 through the intersection with U.S. highway 89, and along U.S. highway 87/89 to Great Falls is designated as Montana highway 3.
(2) The department shall erect and maintain signs designating Montana highway 3 along the route established in subsection (1) and shall accomplish the signing changes required in this section in accordance with the department's normal sign maintenance and replacement schedule.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 342, L. 1997.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 60. Highways and Transportation › Chapter 1. Highway Code › Part 2. Classification of Highways › 60-1-209. 163rd infantry regiment (sunset division) heritage highway

60-1-209. 163rd infantry regiment (sunset division) heritage highway.
(1) U.S. highway 2 from the eastern border to the western border of Montana, a distance of 670 miles, is established as the 163rd infantry regiment (sunset division) heritage highway.
(2) The department of transportation shall provide appropriate markers to recognize the new name of the highway.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 256, L. 2003.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 60. Highways and Transportation › Chapter 1. Highway Code › Part 2. Classification of Highways › 60-1-211. Patrick G. Galvin memorial highway

60-1-211. Patrick G. Galvin memorial highway.
(1) There is established the Patrick G. Galvin memorial highway composed of the existing Montana highway 3 from the boundary of the city of Great Falls to the intersection of Montana highway 3 and U.S. highway 89 at Armington.
(2) When existing road signs between Great Falls and the intersection of Montana highway 3 and U.S. highway 89 at Armington need replacement, the department shall erect road signs reflecting the memorial designation in subsection (1).
(3) Maps that identify roadways in Montana must be updated to reflect the memorial designation in subsection (1) when the maps are updated or replaced.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 216, L. 2005.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 60. Highways and Transportation › Chapter 1. Highway Code › Part 2. Classification of Highways › 60-1-212. Richard Dean Roebling memorial highway

60-1-212. Richard Dean Roebling memorial highway.
(1) The portion of U.S. highway 87 known as "Main Street" in Billings is established as the Richard Dean Roebling memorial highway for commemorative purposes only.
(2) The department shall provide appropriate markers to recognize the name of the highway but may not erect more than three markers along the highway.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 388, L. 2005.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 60. Highways and Transportation › Chapter 1. Highway Code › Part 2. Classification of Highways › 60-1-213. Robert E. Ewing Jr. memorial highway

60-1-213. Robert E. Ewing Jr. memorial highway.
(1) There is established the Robert E. Ewing Jr. memorial highway composed of the existing Montana interstate 90 from reference marker 410 to reference marker 424, between Columbus and Park City.
(2) When existing road signs between reference marker 410 and reference marker 424 need replacement, the department shall erect road signs reflecting the memorial designation in subsection (1).
(3) Maps that identify roadways in Montana must reflect the memorial designation in subsection (1) when maps are updated or replaced.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 58, L. 2007.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 60. Highways and Transportation › Chapter 1. Highway Code › Part 2. Classification of Highways › 60-1-214. Warrior trail highway

60-1-214. Warrior trail highway.
(1) There is established the warrior trail highway composed of existing U.S. highway 212 from the 510 exit at interstate 90 to the U.S. highway 212 intersection with the Wyoming border.
(2) When existing road signs along U.S. highway 212, as described in subsection (1), need replacement, the department shall erect road signs reflecting the name designation in subsection (1).
(3) The department shall erect signs, consistent in size with interstate directional signs, in northbound and southbound locations on interstate 90 so as to alert motorists of the exit to the warrior trail highway.
(4) Maps that identify roadways in Montana must reflect the name designation in subsection (1) when maps are updated or replaced.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 109, L. 2007.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 60. Highways and Transportation › Chapter 1. Highway Code › Part 2. Classification of Highways › 60-1-215. Highway patrol officer David Graham memorial highway

60-1-215. Highway patrol officer David Graham memorial highway.
(1) There is established the highway patrol officer David Graham memorial highway on the existing U.S. highway 2 from the southern boundary of the city of Kalispell to the western boundary of the city of Columbia Falls.
(2) When existing road signs on the designated highway need replacement, the department shall provide appropriate markers to recognize the memorial designation of the highway.
(3) Maps that identify roadways in Montana must be updated to reflect the memorial designation in subsection (1) when the maps are updated.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 140, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 60. Highways and Transportation › Chapter 1. Highway Code › Part 2. Classification of Highways › 60-1-216. Highway patrol officer Evan F. Schneider memorial highway

60-1-216. Highway patrol officer Evan F. Schneider memorial highway.
(1) There is established the highway patrol officer Evan F. Schneider memorial highway on the existing U.S. highway 2 from the eastern boundary of the city of Columbia Falls to the western boundary of the city of Hungry Horse.
(2) When existing road signs on the designated highway need replacement, the department shall provide appropriate markers to recognize the memorial designation of the highway.
(3) Maps that identify roadways in Montana must be updated to reflect the memorial designation in subsection (1) when the maps are updated.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 141, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 60. Highways and Transportation › Chapter 1. Highway Code › Part 2. Classification of Highways › 60-1-217. Highway patrol officer Michael W. Haynes memorial highway

60-1-217. Highway patrol officer Michael W. Haynes memorial highway.
(1) There is established the highway patrol officer Michael W. Haynes memorial highway on the existing U.S. highway 93 from the intersection with Montana highway 82 to the southern boundary of the city of Kalispell.
(2) When existing road signs on the designated highway need replacement, the department shall provide appropriate markers to recognize the memorial designation of the highway.
(3) Maps that identify roadways in Montana must be updated to reflect the memorial designation in subsection (1) when the maps are updated.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 105, L. 2011.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 60. Highways and Transportation › Chapter 1. Highway Code › Part 2. Classification of Highways › 60-1-218. Highway patrol officer David DeLaittre memorial highway

60-1-218. Highway patrol officer David DeLaittre memorial highway.
(1) There is established the highway patrol officer David DeLaittre memorial highway on existing U.S. highway 287 and Montana highway 2 between mile 93.3 and mile 97.3.
(2) When existing road signs on the designated highway need replacement, the department shall provide appropriate markers to recognize the memorial designation of the highway.
(3) Maps that identify roadways in Montana must be updated to reflect the memorial designation in subsection (1) when the maps are updated.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 219, L. 2011.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 60. Highways and Transportation › Chapter 1. Highway Code › Part 2. Classification of Highways › 60-1-219. Pintler veterans' memorial scenic highway

60-1-219. Pintler veterans' memorial scenic highway.
(1) There is established the Pintler veterans' memorial scenic highway on the existing Montana highway 1.
(2) When existing road signs on the designated highway need replacement, the department shall provide appropriate markers to recognize the memorial designation of the highway.
(3) Maps that identify roadways in Montana must be updated to reflect the memorial designation in subsection (1) when the maps are regularly updated.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 222, L. 2011.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 60. Highways and Transportation › Chapter 1. Highway Code › Part 2. Classification of Highways › 60-1-220. Patrick A. Pyette memorial highway

60-1-220. Patrick A. Pyette memorial highway.
(1) There is established the Patrick A. Pyette memorial highway on the existing U.S. highway 2 from the eastern boundary of the city of Chinook to the community of Zurich.
(2) When existing road signs on the designated highway need replacement, the department shall provide appropriate markers to recognize the memorial designation of the highway.
(3) Maps that identify roadways in Montana must be updated to reflect the memorial designation in subsection (1) when the maps are updated.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 246, L. 2013.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 60. Highways and Transportation › Chapter 1. Highway Code › Part 2. Classification of Highways › 60-1-221. Joshua Thomas "Josh" Rutherford memorial highway

60-1-221. Joshua Thomas "Josh" Rutherford memorial highway.
(1) There is established the Joshua Thomas "Josh" Rutherford memorial highway on the existing U.S. highway 2 from the community of Zurich to the boundary of the Fort Belknap reservation.
(2) When existing road signs on the designated highway need replacement, the department shall provide appropriate markers to recognize the memorial designation of the highway.
(3) Maps that identify roadways in Montana must be updated to reflect the memorial designation in subsection (1) when the maps are updated.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 246, L. 2013.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 60. Highways and Transportation › Chapter 1. Highway Code › Part 2. Classification of Highways › 60-1-222. Joseph J. Dunn memorial highway

60-1-222. Joseph J. Dunn memorial highway.
(1) There is established the Joseph J. Dunn memorial highway on the existing Montana interstate 15 between the Ulm interchange and Gore Hill interchange, which is adjacent to the offices of the Cascade County sheriff's department located on Gore Hill in Cascade County.
(2) The department shall design and install appropriate signs marking the location of the Joseph J. Dunn memorial highway.
(3) Maps that identify roadways in Montana must be updated to include the location of the Joseph J. Dunn memorial highway when the department updates and publishes the state maps.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 148, L. 2015.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 60. Highways and Transportation › Chapter 1. Highway Code › Part 2. Classification of Highways › 60-1-223. David L. Briese Jr. memorial highway

60-1-223. David L. Briese Jr. memorial highway.
(1) There is established the David L. Briese Jr. memorial highway on the existing Montana interstate 90 between mile 445 and mile 451.
(2) The department shall design and install appropriate signs marking the location of the David L. Briese Jr. memorial highway.
(3) Maps that identify roadways in Montana must be updated to include the location of the David L. Briese Jr. memorial highway when the department updates and publishes the state maps.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 124, L. 2017.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 60. Highways and Transportation › Chapter 1. Highway Code › Part 2. Classification of Highways › 60-1-224. Senator Conrad Burns memorial highway

60-1-224. Senator Conrad Burns memorial highway.
(1) There is established the Senator Conrad Burns memorial highway on the existing road known as "Airport Road" in Billings from the junction with U.S. highway 87 known as "Main Street" in the Billings heights to the intersection of north 27th street, Montana highway 3.
(2) When existing road signs on the designated highway need replacement, the department shall provide appropriate markers to recognize the memorial designation of the highway.
(3) Maps that identify roadways in Montana must be updated to reflect the memorial designation in subsection (1) when maps are updated.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 192, L. 2017.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 60. Highways and Transportation › Chapter 1. Highway Code › Part 2. Classification of Highways › 60-1-225. David Thatcher memorial highway

60-1-225. David Thatcher memorial highway.
(1) There is established the David Thatcher memorial highway on existing state highway 419 from state highway 419's intersection with state highway 78 to state highway 419's junction with Stillwater road.
(2) The department shall design and install appropriate signs marking the location of the David Thatcher memorial highway.
(3) Maps that identify roadways in Montana must be updated to include the location of the David Thatcher memorial highway when the department updates and publishes the state maps.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 54, L. 2019.