This bill proposes to permit the commercial buying, selling, trading, and dealing of skins and pelts of badgers, raccoons, red foxes, and wolves by fur dealers in Montana. It amends the definition of "fur dealer" to include these specific animals, thereby expanding the scope of fur dealers to encompass transactions involving these species. Additionally, the bill revises the requirements for obtaining a fur dealer's license, stating 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 an immediate effective date upon passage and approval. The amendments to Sections 87-4-301 and 87-4-303 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) reflect these changes, specifically inserting the names of the animals into the definitions and licensing requirements while removing the previous general terms. This legislative change aims to regulate the fur trade more explicitly and ensure that those engaging in the business of fur dealing are properly licensed.

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