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 or any minor child. Additionally, the bill mandates that the license holder must validate their license, ensuring that only the individual to whom the license is issued can use it. The bill amends Sections 87-6-304 and 87-6-305 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to incorporate these changes.

Key amendments include the clarification that a person may not apply for, purchase, or possess more than one license, permit, or tag of any one class, with exceptions for certain licenses. The bill also specifies that the holder of a replacement license cannot make it available for use by another person and that the license holder must validate their license. Furthermore, it introduces penalties for violations, including fines and potential imprisonment, while also detailing the consequences for unlawful possession of licenses or permits, particularly in commercial contexts. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

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