76-9-103. Planning — effect on shooting ranges. The laws of this state concerning planning or growth policies, as defined in 76-1-103, may not be construed to authorize an ordinance, resolution, or rule that would:

Terms Used In Montana Code 76-9-103

  • 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

(1)prevent the operation of an existing shooting range as a nonconforming use;

(2)prohibit the establishment of new shooting ranges, but the ordinance, resolution, or rule may regulate the construction of shooting ranges to specified zones; or

(3)prevent the erection or construction of safety improvements on existing shooting ranges.