81-4-501. Definitions. Unless the context requires otherwise, in this part the following definitions apply:
(1) "Abandoned horse" means a horse, mare, gelding, filly, jack, mule, or other animal of the genus Equus, 1 year of age or over and unbranded or, if branded, which has escaped assessment for taxation for the year immediately preceding its impounding as provided for in this part, and running at large on the open range of this state, including foals running with dams coming within the above definition. An animal not bearing a decipherable brand which is recorded with the department of livestock is considered unbranded.
(2) "Open range" means all lands in this state not enclosed by a fence. The term "open range" includes all highways outside of private enclosures and used by the public, whether the highways have been formally dedicated to the public or not.
(3) "Person" includes individuals, associations, persons, and corporations.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 140, L. 1925; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 29, L. 1927; re-en. Sec. 3406.1, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 148, Ch. 310, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 46-1801.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 4. Containment of Livestock
Part 5. Roundup of Abandoned Horses
81-4-503. Roundup of abandoned horses -- petition -- expenses
81-4-504. Notice of holding roundup -- publication -- form
81-4-505. Roundup supervisor -- duties -- bond
81-4-506. Sale of abandoned horses
81-4-507. Gathering horses in roundup district before roundup unlawful -- rights of owner
81-4-508. Claim of owner -- cost of keeping and feeding horses
81-4-509. Proof of ownership -- payment of taxes and penalties -- decision of commissioners on claim
81-4-510. Notice of sale of abandoned horses -- form -- time of sale -- title
81-4-511. Assessment of horses taken in roundup
81-4-512. Disposition of proceeds -- abandoned horse fund -- use of fund
81-4-513. Report of roundup supervisor -- disposition of copies
81-4-514. Transfer of moneys of abandoned horse fund to general fund