12.3.511    SALVAGE PERMITS

(1) For the purposes of 87-3-145, MCA, an individual may apply for a salvage permit for a deer, elk, moose, or antelope accidentally killed as a result of a vehicle collision through an electronic application and issuing process within 24 hours of taking possession of the animal.

(2) Any animal taken for salvage must:

(a) be taken in its entirety; and

(b) be disposed of in accordance with 75-10-213, MCA.

(3) The salvage permit will be issued on a form provided by the department.

(4) Licenses and tags issued for the purpose of hunting shall not be used for purposes of salvaging animals.

(5) All parts of animals salvaged shall be made available for inspection by a peace officer upon request.

 

History: 87-3-145, MCA; IMP, 87-1-301, 87-3-145, MCA; NEW, 2013 MAR p. 2077, Eff. 11/15/13; AMD, 2022 MAR p. 280, Eff. 2/26/22; TRANS, from ARM 12.3.186, 2022 MAR p. 325, Eff. 3/12/22.