2-15-1773. Board of outfitters. (1) In accordance with 37-1-123, there is a board of outfitters.

Terms Used In Montana Code 2-15-1773

  • Department: means a principal functional and administrative entity that:

    (a)is created by this chapter within the executive branch of state government;

    (b)is one of the 20 principal departments permitted under the constitution; and

    (c)includes its units. See Montana Code 2-15-102

(2)The board consists of five members:

(a)one outfitter licensed for both hunting and fishing, representing a public land hunting and fishing outfitter knowledgeable in government permitting and preferably with a packing endorsement;

(b)one fishing outfitter;

(c)one outfitter representing a private land hunting outfit;

(d)one hunting and fishing outfitter, with their business being predominately fishing; and

(e)one public member who is a Montana-based business owner who engages in nonoutfitted business that is reliant on the local outdoor recreation industry.

(3)The board is allocated to the department as prescribed in 2-15-121.