This bill revises existing laws related to game bird farms in Montana by making several significant changes. It removes the requirement for licensees to notify the department for exemptions when propagating game birds for non-sale purposes. The application process for obtaining a game bird farm license is streamlined, requiring applicants to submit their applications on a form provided by the department and extending the timeline for the department to notify applicants of their decision from 30 to 60 days. Additionally, the bill establishes a game bird farm license fee of $300 and extends the validity of the license from one year to five years, with conditions for renewal based on compliance with regulations.

Further amendments include changes to record-keeping and reporting requirements for licensees, who must now maintain records for five years instead of three and ensure these records are available for inspection. The bill also specifies that licensees must submit annual reports detailing the number and species of birds on hand and transactions made during the year. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 87-4-902, 87-4-904, 87-4-905, 87-4-906, 87-4-912
HB0105_1(1): 87-4-902, 87-4-904, 87-4-905, 87-4-906, 87-4-912
HB0105_1(2): 87-4-902, 87-4-904, 87-4-905, 87-4-906, 87-4-912
HB0105_1(3): 87-4-902, 87-4-904, 87-4-905, 87-4-906, 87-4-912
HB0105_1(4): 87-4-902, 87-4-904, 87-4-905, 87-4-906, 87-4-912
HB0105_1(5): 87-4-902, 87-4-904, 87-4-905, 87-4-906, 87-4-912
HB0105_1(6): 87-4-902, 87-4-904, 87-4-905, 87-4-906, 87-4-912
HB0105_1: 87-4-902, 87-4-904, 87-4-905, 87-4-906, 87-4-912
HB0105_2: 87-4-902, 87-4-904, 87-4-905, 87-4-906, 87-4-912
HB0105_X(1): 87-4-902, 87-4-904, 87-4-905, 87-4-906, 87-4-912
HB0105_X(10): 87-4-902, 87-4-904, 87-4-905, 87-4-906, 87-4-912
HB0105_X(11): 87-4-902, 87-4-904, 87-4-905, 87-4-906, 87-4-912
HB0105_X(12): 87-4-902, 87-4-904, 87-4-905, 87-4-906, 87-4-912
HB0105_X(2): 87-4-902, 87-4-904, 87-4-905, 87-4-906, 87-4-912
HB0105_X(3): 87-4-902, 87-4-904, 87-4-905, 87-4-906, 87-4-912
HB0105_X(4): 87-4-902, 87-4-904, 87-4-905, 87-4-906, 87-4-912
HB0105_X(5): 87-4-902, 87-4-904, 87-4-905, 87-4-906, 87-4-912
HB0105_X(6): 87-4-902, 87-4-904, 87-4-905, 87-4-906, 87-4-912
HB0105_X(7): 87-4-902, 87-4-904, 87-4-905, 87-4-906, 87-4-912
HB0105_X(8): 87-4-902, 87-4-904, 87-4-905, 87-4-906, 87-4-912
HB0105_X(9): 87-4-902, 87-4-904, 87-4-905, 87-4-906, 87-4-912
HB0105_X: 87-4-902, 87-4-904, 87-4-905, 87-4-906, 87-4-912