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 taxidermist licenses and fur farm licenses expiring on February 28 of the year following issuance or the fifth year following issuance, respectively. The bill also introduces specific fees for various licenses and permits, such as a $50 annual fee for taxidermists, an $85 fee for fur farm licenses, and fees ranging from $125 to $500 for permits related to controlled exotic wildlife species.

Additionally, the bill revises recordkeeping requirements for taxidermists and fur dealers, mandating that they maintain written records of wildlife articles and transactions for specified durations. These records must be open to inspection by designated authorities. The bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to reflect these changes and includes provisions for the renewal of permits and licenses contingent upon compliance with reporting requirements. The act is set to take effect on 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