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MT SB441
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates the Montana Block Management Enforcement Network, allowing landowners enrolled in the block management program to voluntarily opt-in to a system that helps enforce hunter compliance with property rules and state law
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Establishes escalating penalties for hunters convicted of rule violations or violations of Titles 45 or 87 while on enrolled lands: first conviction results in ban from all participating lands for remainder of license year; second conviction results in ban for up to 3 consecutive license years; third conviction results in lifetime ban
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Landowners retain the right to deny access for cause and may opt-out of the network at any time, including allowing previously banned individuals access to their specific property
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Requires the department to provide educational information to hunters about access rules and consequences for violations on properties enrolled in the enforcement network
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Grants the commission rulemaking authority to implement the network's provisions
Legislative Description
Establishing the Montana block management enforcement network
Rule Making
Last Action
Chapter Number Assigned
5/8/2025