Montana § 7-23-101 - Dog Collar And License Tag Required
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 7-23-101 — Dog Collar And License Tag Required, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-23-101. Dog Collar And License Tag Required
Dog collar and license tag required. It is unlawful, when part 21, 7-23-4103 , and this part apply, for any person to own, harbor, or keep any dog over the age of 5 months or to permit a dog owned, harbored, or controlled by the person to run at large unless the dog has attached to its neck a substantial collar on which is fastened a license tag issued by the authority of a county or a municipal corporation for the purpose of identifying the dog and designating the owner. It is lawful to remove the collar and license tag when the dog is under the immediate control of its owner or the owner's agent.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 7-23-101
What does Montana Code Annotated § 7-23-101 cover?
Section 7-23-101 ("Dog Collar And License Tag 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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