75-10-213. Unlawful disposition of dead animals — exception. It is unlawful to:

Terms Used In Montana Code 75-10-213

  • Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201

(1)place all or any part of a dead animal in any lake, river, creek, pond, reservoir, road, street, alley, lot, or field;

(2)place all or any part of a dead animal within 1 mile of the residence of any person unless the dead animal or part of a dead animal is:

(a)burned or buried at least 2 feet underground; or

(b)placed in an animal composting facility that is licensed under Title 75, chapter 10, part 2; or

(3)being the owner, permit all or any part of a dead animal to remain in the places specified in subsections (1) and (2) except as provided in subsection (2).