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 various licenses and permits, such as a $50 annual fee for taxidermists and $125 for permits to possess controlled exotic wildlife. Additionally, it mandates that written records be maintained for specified durations and be open to inspection by relevant authorities.

The bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), including changes to recordkeeping requirements for fur dealers and the introduction of new fees for fur farm licenses and exotic wildlife permits. For instance, the annual permit fee for roadside menageries and wild animal menageries is set at $10 for fewer than five animals and $25 for more than five. The bill also clarifies that permits are valid for the year of issuance through February of the following year and outlines the necessary documentation for permit applications. The effective date of the bill 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