87-6-222. Fish and wildlife location data -- penalties. (1) Unless specifically authorized by the department, a person who obtains exact coordinate location data from the department may not use the data or transfer the data to another person to use in a way that harms, harasses, or kills fish or wildlife. A person who uses, transfers, or receives exact coordinate location data in violation of this section shall be fined not less than $50 or more than $1,000 or be imprisoned in the county detention center for not more than 6 months, or both.
(2) Upon conviction or forfeiture of bond or bail, the person may be subject to forfeiture of any current hunting, fishing, or trapping license issued by this state and the privilege to hunt, fish, or trap in this state or to use state lands, as defined in 77-1-101, for recreational purposes for a period of time set by the court.
(3) A person convicted under this section may be subject to the additional penalties provided in 87-6-901 through 87-6-903.
(4) A violation of this section may also result in an order to pay restitution pursuant to 87-6-905 through 87-6-907.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 259, L. 2019.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 6. Fish and Wildlife Criminal Provisions
Part 2. General Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Offenses -- Related Offenses
87-6-201. Violation of commission or department order or rule
87-6-203. Unlawful taking, killing, trapping, labeling, or packaging of fur-bearing animal or pelt
87-6-204. Hunting or fishing during closed season
87-6-205. Waste of game animal, game bird, or game fish
87-6-206. Unlawful sale of game fish, bird, game animal, or fur-bearing animal
87-6-207. Unlawful use of boat
87-6-208. Unlawful use of aircraft
87-6-209. through 87-6-213 reserved
87-6-214. Unlawful contest or prize
87-6-216. Unlawful supplemental feeding -- exemption
87-6-217. Shooting at simulated wildlife
87-6-218. Checking station offenses
87-6-219. Unlawful relocation of fish
87-6-221. Imported urine -- use or sale prohibited
87-6-222. Fish and wildlife location data -- penalties