The bill revises the qualifications for landowner-preference elk licenses in Montana by establishing stricter ownership requirements. Specifically, it mandates that applicants must own 640 acres or more of contiguous land to qualify for special permits, eliminating the previous allowance for individuals who were merely under contract to purchase such land. Additionally, the bill introduces a definition for "employee," clarifying that it refers to individuals who are paid by the landowner and have state or federal taxes withheld from their compensation.

The amendments to Sections 87-2-516 and 87-2-705 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) reflect these changes, including the requirement for land to be documented as used by elk. The bill also allows landowners to designate an employee who works full-time and year-round as part of the active farm or ranch operation to apply for licenses or permits on their behalf. The legislation is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_1(1): 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_1(2): 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_1(3): 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_1(4): 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_1(5): 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_1(6): 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_1: 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_2(1): 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_2(10): 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_2(11): 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_2(2): 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_2(3): 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_2(4): 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_2(5): 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_2(6): 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_2(7): 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_2(8): 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_2(9): 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_2: 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_3(1): 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_3(2): 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_3(3): 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_3(4): 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_3(5): 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_3(6): 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_3(7): 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_3(8): 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_3: 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_4(1): 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_4(10): 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_4(2): 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_4(3): 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_4(4): 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_4(5): 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_4(6): 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_4(7): 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_4(8): 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_4(9): 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_4: 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_X(1): 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_X(2): 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_X(3): 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_X(4): 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_X(5): 87-2-516, 87-2-705
SB0235_X: 87-2-516, 87-2-705