The bill authorizes the Fish and Wildlife Commission to adopt rules governing public use of private property that is under an active public access agreement with private landowners. This new provision is inserted into Section 87-1-301 of the Montana Code Annotated, specifically allowing the commission to establish rules that reflect the individual landowners' regulations for public access to their properties. This amendment aims to enhance the management of wildlife and public access while respecting private property rights.

In addition to the new rulemaking authority, the bill maintains existing powers of the commission, such as setting policies for wildlife management and establishing hunting and fishing rules. The bill is designed to ensure that the commission can effectively manage public access to private lands while balancing the interests of landowners and the public. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 87-1-301
SB0083_1(1): 87-1-301
SB0083_1(2): 87-1-301
SB0083_1(3): 87-1-301
SB0083_1(4): 87-1-301
SB0083_1(5): 87-1-301
SB0083_1(6): 87-1-301
SB0083_1(7): 87-1-301
SB0083_1(8): 87-1-301
SB0083_1(9): 87-1-301
SB0083_1: 87-1-301
SB0083_2(1): 87-1-301
SB0083_2(2): 87-1-301
SB0083_2(3): 87-1-301
SB0083_2(4): 87-1-301
SB0083_2(5): 87-1-301
SB0083_2(6): 87-1-301
SB0083_2(7): 87-1-301
SB0083_2(8): 87-1-301
SB0083_2(9): 87-1-301
SB0083_2: 87-1-301
SB0083_3: 87-1-301
SB0083_X(1): 87-1-301
SB0083_X(2): 87-1-301
SB0083_X(3): 87-1-301
SB0083_X(4): 87-1-301
SB0083_X(5): 87-1-301
SB0083_X(6): 87-1-301
SB0083_X(7): 87-1-301
SB0083_X: 87-1-301