The bill revises the licensing and permitting requirements for taxidermists, fur dealers, fur farm operators, and owners of exotic wildlife, wildlife menageries, sanctuaries, and zoos in Montana. Key changes include the establishment of license expiration dates, with licenses for taxidermists and fur farm operators expiring on February 28 of the year following issuance or the fifth year following issuance, respectively. The bill also introduces specific fees for fur farm licenses ($85) and exotic wildlife permits ($125 for possession and $500 for sale, breeding, or exchange). Additionally, it mandates that written records be maintained for various transactions and be open to inspection by relevant authorities.

The bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), including provisions for recordkeeping and inspection requirements for taxidermists and fur dealers. It clarifies that records must be kept for a minimum of five years and outlines the necessary details for permit applications for roadside menageries, wild animal menageries, wildlife sanctuaries, and zoos. The effective date for these changes is set for March 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 87-4-201, 87-4-302, 87-4-802, 87-4-803, 87-4-1004, 87-5-704, 87-5-705
HB0107_1(1): 87-4-201, 87-4-302, 87-4-802, 87-4-803, 87-4-1004, 87-5-704, 87-5-705
HB0107_1(2): 87-4-201, 87-4-302, 87-4-802, 87-4-803, 87-4-1004, 87-5-704, 87-5-705
HB0107_1(3): 87-4-201, 87-4-302, 87-4-802, 87-4-803, 87-4-1004, 87-5-704, 87-5-705
HB0107_1(4): 87-4-201, 87-4-302, 87-4-802, 87-4-803, 87-4-1004, 87-5-704, 87-5-705
HB0107_1(5): 87-4-201, 87-4-302, 87-4-802, 87-4-803, 87-4-1004, 87-5-704, 87-5-705
HB0107_1(6): 87-4-201, 87-4-302, 87-4-802, 87-4-803, 87-4-1004, 87-5-704, 87-5-705
HB0107_1(7): 87-4-201, 87-4-302, 87-4-802, 87-4-803, 87-4-1004, 87-5-704, 87-5-705
HB0107_1: 87-4-201, 87-4-302, 87-4-802, 87-4-803, 87-4-1004, 87-5-704, 87-5-705
HB0107_2(1): 87-4-201, 87-4-302, 87-4-802, 87-4-803, 87-4-1004, 87-5-704, 87-5-705
HB0107_2(10): 87-4-201, 87-4-302, 87-4-802, 87-4-803, 87-4-1004, 87-5-704, 87-5-705
HB0107_2(11): 87-4-201, 87-4-302, 87-4-802, 87-4-803, 87-4-1004, 87-5-704, 87-5-705
HB0107_2(12): 87-4-201, 87-4-302, 87-4-802, 87-4-803, 87-4-1004, 87-5-704, 87-5-705
HB0107_2(2): 87-4-201, 87-4-302, 87-4-802, 87-4-803, 87-4-1004, 87-5-704, 87-5-705
HB0107_2(3): 87-4-201, 87-4-302, 87-4-802, 87-4-803, 87-4-1004, 87-5-704, 87-5-705
HB0107_2(4): 87-4-201, 87-4-302, 87-4-802, 87-4-803, 87-4-1004, 87-5-704, 87-5-705
HB0107_2(5): 87-4-201, 87-4-302, 87-4-802, 87-4-803, 87-4-1004, 87-5-704, 87-5-705
HB0107_2(6): 87-4-201, 87-4-302, 87-4-802, 87-4-803, 87-4-1004, 87-5-704, 87-5-705
HB0107_2(7): 87-4-201, 87-4-302, 87-4-802, 87-4-803, 87-4-1004, 87-5-704, 87-5-705
HB0107_2(8): 87-4-201, 87-4-302, 87-4-802, 87-4-803, 87-4-1004, 87-5-704, 87-5-705
HB0107_2(9): 87-4-201, 87-4-302, 87-4-802, 87-4-803, 87-4-1004, 87-5-704, 87-5-705
HB0107_2: 87-4-201, 87-4-302, 87-4-802, 87-4-803, 87-4-1004, 87-5-704, 87-5-705
HB0107_X(1): 87-4-201, 87-4-302, 87-4-802, 87-4-803, 87-4-1004, 87-5-704, 87-5-705
HB0107_X(10): 87-4-201, 87-4-302, 87-4-802, 87-4-803, 87-4-1004, 87-5-704, 87-5-705
HB0107_X(11): 87-4-201, 87-4-302, 87-4-802, 87-4-803, 87-4-1004, 87-5-704, 87-5-705
HB0107_X(12): 87-4-201, 87-4-302, 87-4-802, 87-4-803, 87-4-1004, 87-5-704, 87-5-705
HB0107_X(13): 87-4-201, 87-4-302, 87-4-802, 87-4-803, 87-4-1004, 87-5-704, 87-5-705
HB0107_X(14): 87-4-201, 87-4-302, 87-4-802, 87-4-803, 87-4-1004, 87-5-704, 87-5-705
HB0107_X(15): 87-4-201, 87-4-302, 87-4-802, 87-4-803, 87-4-1004, 87-5-704, 87-5-705
HB0107_X(16): 87-4-201, 87-4-302, 87-4-802, 87-4-803, 87-4-1004, 87-5-704, 87-5-705
HB0107_X(17): 87-4-201, 87-4-302, 87-4-802, 87-4-803, 87-4-1004, 87-5-704, 87-5-705
HB0107_X(18): 87-4-201, 87-4-302, 87-4-802, 87-4-803, 87-4-1004, 87-5-704, 87-5-705
HB0107_X(2): 87-4-201, 87-4-302, 87-4-802, 87-4-803, 87-4-1004, 87-5-704, 87-5-705
HB0107_X(3): 87-4-201, 87-4-302, 87-4-802, 87-4-803, 87-4-1004, 87-5-704, 87-5-705
HB0107_X(4): 87-4-201, 87-4-302, 87-4-802, 87-4-803, 87-4-1004, 87-5-704, 87-5-705
HB0107_X(5): 87-4-201, 87-4-302, 87-4-802, 87-4-803, 87-4-1004, 87-5-704, 87-5-705
HB0107_X(6): 87-4-201, 87-4-302, 87-4-802, 87-4-803, 87-4-1004, 87-5-704, 87-5-705
HB0107_X(7): 87-4-201, 87-4-302, 87-4-802, 87-4-803, 87-4-1004, 87-5-704, 87-5-705
HB0107_X(8): 87-4-201, 87-4-302, 87-4-802, 87-4-803, 87-4-1004, 87-5-704, 87-5-705
HB0107_X(9): 87-4-201, 87-4-302, 87-4-802, 87-4-803, 87-4-1004, 87-5-704, 87-5-705
HB0107_X: 87-4-201, 87-4-302, 87-4-802, 87-4-803, 87-4-1004, 87-5-704, 87-5-705