61-12-204. Identification badge and uniform -- safety equipment. (1) Employees of the department engaged in the enforcement of this part shall wear and prominently display an identification badge or device with the employee's name and title shown on the identification badge or device. The department may authorize uniform dress for department employees engaged in such enforcement.
(2) The department may issue soft body armor to an employee engaged in the enforcement of this part upon request of the employee after the employee's appointment as a peace officer.
History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 242, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 47, Ch. 316, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 32-1637; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 333, L. 1991.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 12. Miscellaneous Provisions
Part 2. Enforcement by Department of Transportation Personnel
61-12-201. Appointment of employees and out-of-state personnel as peace officers -- definition
61-12-202. Training of department peace officers -- rules
61-12-203. Official attire required for making arrests and carrying firearms
61-12-204. Identification badge and uniform -- safety equipment
61-12-205. Power to inspect vehicle registration, receipts, and other documents
61-12-206. Offenses for which arrest authorized
61-12-207. Cooperation with other agencies
61-12-208. Duty upon making arrest -- power to fix and accept bail