Montana § 87-6-222 Fish And Wildlife Location Data -- Penalties

Montana Statutes

§ 87-6-222 — Fish And Wildlife Location Data -- Penalties

Montana § 87-6-222

Title 87FISH AND WILDLIFE

Ch. 6FISH AND WILDLIFE CRIMINAL PROVISIONS

Part 2General Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Offenses -- Related Offenses

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Mont. Code Ann. § 87-6-222 (2026).

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87-6-222 . Fish and wildlife location data -- penalties.

(1)Unless specifically authorized by the department, a person who obtains exact coordinate location data from the department may not use the data or transfer the data to another person to use in a way that harms, harasses, or kills fish or wildlife. A person who uses, transfers, or receives exact coordinate location data in violation of this section shall be fined not less than $50 or more than $1,000 or be imprisoned in the county detention center for not more than 6 months, or both.

(2)Upon conviction or forfeiture of bond or bail, the person may be subject to forfeiture of any current hunting, fishing, or trapping license issued by this state and the privilege to hunt, fish, or trap in this state or to use state lands, as define

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87-6-222 . Fish and wildlife location data -- penalties. (1) Unless specifically authorized by the department, a person who obtains exact coordinate location data from the department may not use the data or transfer the data to another person to use in a way that harms, harasses, or kills fish or wildlife. A person who uses, transfers, or receives exact coordinate location data in violation of this section shall be fined not less than $50 or more than $1,000 or be imprisoned in the county detention center for not more than 6 months, or both.
(2) Upon conviction or forfeiture of bond or bail, the person may be subject to forfeiture of any current hunting, fishing, or trapping license issued by this state and the privilege to hunt, fish, or trap in this state or to use state lands, as defined in 77-1-101 , for recreational purposes for a period of time set by the court.
(3) A person convicted under this section may be subject to the additional penalties provided in 87-6-901 through 87-6-903 .
(4) A violation of this section may also result in an order to pay restitution pursuant to 87-6-905 through 87-6-907 .