This bill amends existing Montana law to permit the commercial buying, selling, trading, and dealing of skins and pelts from badgers, raccoons, red foxes, and wolves by fur dealers. It revises the definition of "fur dealer" to include these specific animals, expanding the scope of fur dealers to encompass those who engage in transactions involving these species. Additionally, the bill updates the requirements for obtaining a fur dealer's license, specifying that a license is necessary for dealing in the skins or pelts of badgers, raccoons, red foxes, and wolves, along with other fur-bearing or predatory animals.

The bill also includes a new section that establishes an immediate effective date upon passage and approval. The revisions aim to clarify the legal framework surrounding fur dealers in Montana, ensuring that those involved in the trade of these specific animal pelts are properly licensed and regulated.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 87-4-301, 87-4-303, 87-6-101