Montana § 23-2-503 - Boat Liveries
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 23-2-503 — Boat Liveries, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23-2-503. Boat Liveries
Boat liveries. (1) The owner of a boat livery shall cause to be kept a record of the name and address of the person or persons hiring any vessel that is permitted by the owner to be operated, the identification number of the vessel, the departure date and time, and the expected time of return. The record must be preserved for at least 6 months. (2) The owner of a boat livery or the owner's agent or employee may not permit any motorboat or any vessel permitted by the owner to be operated as a motorboat or vessel to depart from the owner's premises unless it has been provided, either by owner or renter, with the equipment required pursuant to 23-2-521 and any rules made pursuant to that section.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 23-2-503
What does Montana Code Annotated § 23-2-503 cover?
Section 23-2-503 ("Boat Liveries") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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