81-4-212. Castration of violating bulls. A bull found running at large on the open range or national forest reserve in violation of the provisions of 81-4-210 through 81-4-213 may be caught and castrated by any person finding the bull, provided that any purebred dairy bull found running at large may be taken up and the party holding the bull shall notify the owner in person. If the owner of the purebred bull does not take possession of the bull within 24 hours after being notified, the party holding the bull may castrate the bull.
History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 62, L. 1917; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 42, L. 1919; re-en. Sec. 3406, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 3406, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 46-1719; amd. Sec. 2650, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 4. Containment of Livestock
Part 2. Animals Unlawfully Running at Large
81-4-201. Animals running at large
81-4-204. Male equine animals not to run on open range
81-4-205. Male equine animals running at large as nuisance -- abatement
81-4-206. Killing animal to prevent injury not prohibited
81-4-207. Castration of animals running at large -- notice to owner -- expense and charges
81-4-208. Killing of animal running at large -- notice -- posting and service
81-4-209. Penalty for violations
81-4-210. Only purebred bulls to run at large -- limitation on time
81-4-211. Female breeding cattle, purebred bull to accompany
81-4-212. Castration of violating bulls
81-4-214. Branding animals running at large -- running irons prohibited
81-4-215. Liability of owners of stock for trespass
81-4-216. Damage to planted trees
81-4-217. Retention of trespassing stock
81-4-218. Marking land and mining claims in national forest
81-4-220. Marking -- right of action against trespassing stock