12.3.514    ANIMALS UNFIT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

(1) The department will issue a replacement license or permit when an animal is deemed unfit for human consumption due to disease or prior injury.  

(2) A majority of an animal must be unfit for human consumption in order for a replacement license or permit to be issued. 

(3) The determination of whether an animal is unfit for human consumption is at the discretion of a department biologist or warden.

(4) The animal must be surrendered as directed by department personnel.

(5) Replacement licenses and permits will be issued at a department regional office, area office, or at the headquarters in Helena, Montana during normal operating hours. Other license agents are unable to issue replacement licenses and permits.

(6) If the animal was harvested using a combination license, the replacement license will be issued for only the portion of the license used to harvest the animal deemed unfit for human consumption.

(7) The hunter must designate whether they choose to be issued the replacement license or permit for the current year or the next license year when requesting a replacement license or permit.

(8) A replacement license or permit will not be issued if the lack of fitness for human consumption is due to the hunter's improper handling or care of the animal.

History: 87-2-104, MCA; IMP, 87-2-104, MCA; NEW, 1991 MAR p. 815, Eff. 5/31/91; AMD, 2022 MAR p. 280, Eff. 2/26/22; TRANS, from ARM 12.3.404, 2022 MAR p. 325, Eff. 3/12/22.