12.11.331    SNOWMOBILES ON PUBLIC WATERS

(1) All public waters within the state of Montana are closed to snowmobile operation.

(2) Snowmobiles may cross or enter upon public water if the water is frozen or it is necessary to cross a small stream to continue travel on snow. When it is necessary to cross a stream, the stream crossing must be perpendicular to the flow of the stream.

History: 23-1-106, 87-1-301, 87-1-303, MCA; IMP, 23-2-501, 87-1-303, MCA; NEW, 2002 MAR p. 1084, Eff. 4/12/02.