This bill amends existing laws regarding 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, which includes a provision that the license cannot be used by anyone other than the person to whom it was issued, including minors.

The bill also revises penalties for unlawful possession of licenses or permits. It clarifies that individuals may not apply for, purchase, or possess more than one license, permit, or tag of any one class, with certain exceptions. Violations of these provisions can result in fines or imprisonment, and repeat offenders face increased penalties, including potential forfeiture of hunting, fishing, or trapping privileges for extended periods. The changes aim to enhance compliance and enforcement of hunting and fishing regulations in the state.

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