Montana § 81-4-212 - Castration Of Violating Bulls
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 81-4-212 — Castration Of Violating Bulls, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 81-4-212. Castration Of Violating Bulls
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.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Montana Code Annotated § 81-4-212 cover?
Section 81-4-212 ("Castration Of Violating Bulls") 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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