23-2-533. Use of allocated funds for boating facilities. (1) Funds allocated to the motorboat account must be used by the department to:

Terms Used In Montana Code 23-2-533

  • Department: means the department of fish, wildlife, and parks of the state of Montana. See Montana Code 23-2-502
  • Motorboat: means a vessel, including a personal watercraft or pontoon, propelled by any machinery, motor, or engine of any description, whether or not the machinery, motor, or engine is the principal source of propulsion. See Montana Code 23-2-502
  • Operate: means to navigate or otherwise use a motorboat or a vessel. See Montana Code 23-2-502

(a)improve, operate, or maintain boating facilities; and

(b)cover costs associated with the boating advisory council created in 23-2-536.

(2)The department may use the funds to match available federal funds to the extent possible. Expenditure of funds must be made after consideration of recommendations by the boating advisory council.