Montana § 7-14-2129 - Control Of Livestock In Emergency Area
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 7-14-2129 — Control Of Livestock In Emergency Area, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-14-2129. Control Of Livestock In Emergency Area
Control of livestock in emergency area. (1) A person who owns or has custody of livestock may not permit the livestock to run upon the emergency area unless the livestock is under herd in transit across the emergency area in the custody of an attendant. (2) A sheriff or other peace officer may impound livestock running on an emergency area without an attendant and shall notify the rightful owner of such impounded livestock. If the sheriff or peace officer cannot determine the rightful owner, then a state stock inspector of the department of livestock or a deputy state stock inspector of the county may be called to examine the livestock for brands to determine ownership. The rightful owners shall be notified by the inspector, and the usual inspection fees and mileage shall be paid by the owner of such livestock. (3) A person who violates subsection (1) is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not less than $10 or more than $50 for each violation.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 7-14-2129 ("Control Of Livestock In Emergency Area") 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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