2009 Legislation
Wolf Hybrid Ban SB 344
Bill Draft Number: LC0579
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Title: Revise laws governing wolf hybrids--reporting & ownership
Primary Sponsor: Jim Peterson [Dist 15], Republican
A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED:
"AN ACT PROHIBITING THE FUTURE OWNERSHIP, BREEDING, AND SALE OF WOLF HYBRIDS;
REQUIRING THE REPORTING, IDENTIFICATION, AND TATTOOING OF PRESENTLY OWNED WOLF
HYBRIDS; DEFINING "WOLF HYBRID"; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO REPORT A
WOLF HYBRID; PROVIDING THAT A PERSON WHO HOLDS A WOLF HYBRID IN CAPTIVITY IS
LIABLE FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY DAMAGE THAT IS CAUSED BY THE WOLF HYBRID; AMENDING
SECTIONS 87-1-231 AND 87-1-233, MCA; AND PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE."
In the NEWS: Montana lawmakers endorse ban on wolf hybrids 2/17/2009
AN ACT CREATING THE MONTANA INVASIVE SPECIES ACT
INTRODUCED BY V. JACKSON Republican
BY REQUEST OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED: "AN ACT CREATING THE MONTANA INVASIVE SPECIES ACT;
PROVIDING LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND DEFINITIONS; CREATING THE INVASIVE SPECIES
COUNCIL; CREATING THE INVASIVE SPECIES ACCOUNT; PROVIDING FOR COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENTS; DEFINING DEPARTMENTAL DUTIES; GRANTING RULEMAKING AUTHORITY;
AUTHORIZING THE DESIGNATION OF INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT AREAS; PROVIDING FOR
THE PREVENTION OF INFESTATIONS; AUTHORIZING INSPECTION OF VEHICLES AND VESSELS;
GRANTING CITATION AUTHORITY; PROHIBITING THE TRANSFER AND TRANSPORT OF INVASIVE
SPECIES AND AQUATIC PLANTS; PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS; AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY
DECLARATIONS; PROVIDING CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES; AMENDING SECTIONS 10-3-103
AND 87-5-721, MCA; AND PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE."
2008 Issues
CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL Q & A on wolves and hybrids
Tattoos Required For Wolves And Wolf Hybrids
FWP Is Seeking Public Comment On Classification Of Exotic Wildlife 8/8/2008
FWP Is Seeking Public Comment On Classification Of Exotic Wildlife 8/1/2008
2007 Issues
Public Notices
ARM Rule - 5/21/2007
Corrected Notice of Public Hearing-Exotic Species
Notice of public hearing regarding adding species to non-controlled,
controlled, and prohibited lists of exotic species. A hearing will be held
on May 30, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks,
1420 East Sixth Avenue, Helena, Montana.
Notice Attachments
Corrected Notice of Public Hearing-Exotic Species
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Public Notices
ARM Rule - 5/7/2007
Exotic Wildlife Rule Change
The attached proposed rule change includes changes to the exotic
wildlife classification lists and also proposed changes to provide for fees
associated with controlled species permits. Proposed changes include the
addition of 2 frog families and 2 scorpion species to the noncontrolled list.
The proposed additions to the prohibited list are old world primates, giant
constrictors, reptiles in the family Alligatoridae and Crocodylidae, Eurasian
ruffe, round goby, white perch and Quagga mussels. The public is encouraged to
comment on the proposed rule changes. A fee of $25 is proposed for controlled
species permits when breeding and/or sale of the animal does not occur and a fee
of $100 is proposed for controlled species permits when breeding and/or sale is
intended. Changes to the rule are either indicated by underlines signifying
additions or strike throughs indicating omissions. Public comment will be
received until June 7; a public hearing will be held on May 30, 2007, at 7pm in
the Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks headquarters in Helena.
Notice Attachments
Tentative Rule [41.00 KB]
Contact Information
Beth Giddings
PO Box 200701
Helena, Montana 59620
406-444-2449
fwpexotics@mt.gov
The public comment period for this notice has ended.
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