The bill amends Section 23-2-636 of the Montana Code Annotated to introduce a new $5 trail enhancement rental fee for snowmobiles and motorized equipment rented from licensed rental businesses in Montana. This fee is in addition to the existing winter trail pass fees, which vary based on whether the equipment is registered in Montana or if the operator is a resident. The rental vendor is responsible for collecting this fee and remitting it to the department monthly. The funds collected from this fee will be allocated for the operation and maintenance of trail grooming programs and the repair of grooming vehicles.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the trail enhancement rental fee must be deposited into the state special revenue fund, with 2% allocated for the operation of the trail grooming program and the remainder distributed to entities responsible for grooming and maintaining trails in areas where rental businesses operate. The bill also maintains existing provisions regarding the requirements for obtaining a winter trail pass and the penalties for failing to comply with the regulations.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 23-2-636
SB0165_1(1): 23-2-636
SB0165_1(2): 23-2-636
SB0165_1(3): 23-2-636
SB0165_1(4): 23-2-636
SB0165_1(5): 23-2-636
SB0165_1(6): 23-2-636
SB0165_1(7): 23-2-636
SB0165_1: 23-2-636
SB0165_2(1): 23-2-636
SB0165_2(10): 23-2-636
SB0165_2(2): 23-2-636
SB0165_2(3): 23-2-636
SB0165_2(4): 23-2-636
SB0165_2(5): 23-2-636
SB0165_2(6): 23-2-636
SB0165_2(7): 23-2-636
SB0165_2(8): 23-2-636
SB0165_2(9): 23-2-636
SB0165_2: 23-2-636
SB0165_X(1): 23-2-636
SB0165_X(10): 23-2-636
SB0165_X(11): 23-2-636
SB0165_X(12): 23-2-636
SB0165_X(2): 23-2-636
SB0165_X(3): 23-2-636
SB0165_X(4): 23-2-636
SB0165_X(5): 23-2-636
SB0165_X(6): 23-2-636
SB0165_X(7): 23-2-636
SB0165_X(8): 23-2-636
SB0165_X(9): 23-2-636
SB0165_X: 23-2-636