Montana § 23-2-804 - Decal Required
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 23-2-804 — Decal Required, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23-2-804. Decal Required
Decal required. (1) Except as provided in 23-2-802 , an off-highway vehicle may not be operated by a person for off-road recreation on public lands in Montana unless there is displayed in a conspicuous place a decal, in a form prescribed by the department of justice and issued by the county treasurer, as visual proof that the following fees have been paid: (a) the registration fee provided for in 61-3-321 (5); or (b) when the vehicle will be used as provided in this section, the registration and taxation fees for motorcycles and quadricycles subject to licensure under 61-3-321 (8), as evidenced by presentation of an owner's certificate of registration and payment receipt. The county treasurer may confirm the registration status of a motorcycle or quadricycle by examining the current registration receipt for the vehicle or checking the electronic record of title for the vehicle. (2) The decal must be serially numbered.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 23-2-804
What does Montana Code Annotated § 23-2-804 cover?
Section 23-2-804 ("Decal Required") 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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