This bill aims to revise existing laws regarding the use of aircraft in relation to wildlife and national forest lands. It expands the definition of "aircraft" to include unmanned aerial vehicles and other airborne devices specifically for activities such as hunting, hazing, harassing, and interacting with wildlife. Additionally, the bill removes the requirement for the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks to permit aircraft activity on national forest land, thereby granting more autonomy in managing such activities.

The bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), specifically sections 87-6-101, 87-6-107, and 87-6-208, to reflect these changes. It is designed to take effect immediately upon passage, indicating a sense of urgency in implementing these revisions to better manage wildlife interactions and aircraft use in national forest areas.

Statutes affected:
SB0084_1.pdf: 87-6-101, 87-6-107, 87-6-208
SB0084_2.pdf: 87-6-101, 87-6-107, 87-6-208
Amended: 87-6-101, 87-6-107, 87-6-208
Introduced: 87-6-101, 87-6-107, 87-6-208