(1) Upon application and payment of the applicable gross vehicle weight fees for a one-month or three-month period for vehicles subject to the provisions of 61-10-209 , MCA, the department shall issue a receipt which shows the months for which the vehicle is licensed for gross vehicle weight.

(2) The receipt shall be carried in the vehicle for which it was issued at all times while the vehicle is operated in Montana.

(3) The receipt shall be displayed upon demand for inspection by any peace officer, officer of the Highway Patrol or employee of the department.

(4) A violation of this rule is punishable under 61-10-232 , MCA.