Revise laws related to game bird farms
This bill updates regulations for game bird farms in Montana by extending license terms from one year to five years and removing the requirement for operators to notify the department of their license status. It establishes a $300 annual license fee and sets a 60-day window for the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks to review applications, while also clarifying application requirements such as specifying species, land location, and enclosure details. The legislation maintains existing record-keeping obligations, requiring operators to track bird transactions and submit annual reports, and retains the requirement for nonresident owners to have a local agent. These changes aim to streamline administrative processes for game bird farm operators while preserving oversight mechanisms for wildlife management.
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Oct 2024
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Introduced Oct 9, 2024
Last action Nov 26, 2024
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