49-4-211. Right to use public places and accommodations. (1) The blind, the visually impaired, and the deaf have the same right as the able-bodied to the full and free use of the streets, highways, sidewalks, walkways, public buildings, public facilities, and other public places.
(2) The blind, the visually impaired, and the deaf are entitled to full and equal accommodations, advantages, facilities, and privileges of all common carriers, as defined in 69-11-101, and all public accommodations, as defined in 49-2-101, subject only to the conditions and limitations established by law and applicable alike to all persons.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 181, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 266, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 71-1305(2), (3); amd. Sec. 22, Ch. 177, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 176, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 22, Ch. 407, L. 1993.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 4. Rights of Persons With Disabilities
Part 2. Rights of the Physically Disabled
49-4-204. through 49-4-210 reserved
49-4-211. Right to use public places and accommodations
49-4-212. Access to housing accommodations
49-4-213. Use of white or metallic-colored canes restricted to the blind
49-4-215. Penalty for violating rights
49-4-216. Duty and civil liability of pedestrian or driver approaching blind person
49-4-217. Penalty for violation of duty or unauthorized use of cane
49-4-218. through 49-4-220 reserved
49-4-221. Misrepresentation of a service animal -- complaint -- investigation
49-4-222. Misrepresentation of a service animal -- misdemeanor -- penalty