Montana Code 87-6-222. Fish and wildlife location data — penalties
87-6-222. Fish and wildlife location data — penalties. (1) Unless specifically authorized by the department, a person who obtains exact coordinate location data from the department may not use the data or transfer the data to another person to use in a way that harms, harasses, or kills fish or wildlife. A person who uses, transfers, or receives exact coordinate location data in violation of this section shall be fined not less than $50 or more than $1,000 or be imprisoned in the county detention center for not more than 6 months, or both.
Terms Used In Montana Code 87-6-222
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
- Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201
(2)Upon conviction or forfeiture of bond or bail, the person may be subject to forfeiture of any current hunting, fishing, or trapping license issued by this state and the privilege to hunt, fish, or trap in this state or to use state lands, as defined in 77-1-101, for recreational purposes for a period of time set by the court.
(3)A person convicted under this section may be subject to the additional penalties provided in 87-6-901 through 87-6-903.
(4)A violation of this section may also result in an order to pay restitution pursuant to 87-6-905 through 87-6-907.