This bill revises existing laws concerning the possession and validation of hunting and fishing licenses, permits, or tags in Montana. It allows individuals to have physical control over valid and unused electronically issued licenses, permits, or tags belonging to their spouse and any minor children. Additionally, the bill mandates that the license holder must validate their license, which includes a provision that the person to whom a license is issued, including minors, is responsible for validating the license.

The bill amends Sections 87-6-304 and 87-6-305 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA). Notably, it clarifies that a person may not apply for, purchase, or possess more than one license, permit, or tag of any one class, with certain exceptions. It also specifies that the prohibition against unlawful possession of a hunting or fishing license does not apply when a person is carrying a valid and unused license issued to their spouse or minor child while hunting together. The bill establishes penalties for violations, including fines and potential imprisonment, and provides for the forfeiture of hunting, fishing, or trapping licenses upon conviction.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 87-6-304, 87-6-305
HB0098_1(1): 87-6-304, 87-6-305
HB0098_1(2): 87-6-304, 87-6-305
HB0098_1(3): 87-6-304, 87-6-305
HB0098_1(4): 87-6-304, 87-6-305
HB0098_1(5): 87-6-304, 87-6-305
HB0098_1(6): 87-6-304, 87-6-305
HB0098_1(7): 87-6-304, 87-6-305
HB0098_1(8): 87-6-304, 87-6-305
HB0098_1(9): 87-6-304, 87-6-305
HB0098_1: 87-6-304, 87-6-305
HB0098_X(1): 87-6-304, 87-6-305
HB0098_X(10): 87-6-304, 87-6-305
HB0098_X(11): 87-6-304, 87-6-305
HB0098_X(12): 87-6-304, 87-6-305
HB0098_X(2): 87-6-304, 87-6-305
HB0098_X(3): 87-6-304, 87-6-305
HB0098_X(4): 87-6-304, 87-6-305
HB0098_X(5): 87-6-304, 87-6-305
HB0098_X(6): 87-6-304, 87-6-305
HB0098_X(7): 87-6-304, 87-6-305
HB0098_X(8): 87-6-304, 87-6-305
HB0098_X(9): 87-6-304, 87-6-305
HB0098_X: 87-6-304, 87-6-305