87-6-714. Unlawful taking of crayfish. (1) A person may not take crayfish from the waters of the state, except from private fish ponds regulated under 87-4-603 or as provided in subsection (2) of this section, for sale or commercial distribution.

Terms Used In Montana Code 87-6-714

  • Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
  • 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)A person may take crayfish from the waters of the state for sale or commercial distribution as fishing bait under rules adopted by the department under 87-4-609.

(3)A person convicted of a violation of this section may be fined not less than $50 or more than $500 or may be imprisoned in the county jail for not more than 6 months, or both.