81-5-112. Permit system for transportation of sheep -- penalty. (1) The department shall adopt rules imposing a permit system for the transportation of sheep within or out of the state if it finds that a permit system is necessary to prevent theft of sheep. The rules must establish fees commensurate with the department's cost of operating the permit system.
(2) A person who purposely or knowingly transports sheep in violation of rules adopted under subsection (1) is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment in the county jail for a term not exceeding 6 months, or both.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 175, L. 1989.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 5. Unlawful Transporting or Driving of Livestock
Part 1. Unlawful Driving of Animals
81-5-101. Moving livestock from customary range forbidden
81-5-102. Driving animals upon railroad track
81-5-103. Abandonment of sheep -- penalty
81-5-108. Answer to allegations concerning use of property
81-5-109. Presumption -- hearing -- disposition of vehicle and other property
81-5-110. Sale at public auction -- retention of property
81-5-111. Disposition of proceeds
81-5-112. Permit system for transportation of sheep -- penalty
81-5-113. through 81-5-120 reserved
81-5-121. Permit and inspection system for transportation of bison