Montana Code Annotated 1999

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     75-10-212. Disposal in unauthorized area prohibited -- exception. (1) No person may dispose of solid waste except as permitted under this part.
     (2) It shall be unlawful to dump or leave any garbage, dead animal, or other debris or refuse:
     (a) in or upon any highway, road, street, or alley of this state;
     (b) in or upon any public property, highway, street, or alley under the control of the state of Montana or any political subdivision thereof or any officer or agent or department thereof;
     (c) within 200 yards of such public highway, road, street, or alley or public property;
     (d) on privately owned property where hunting, fishing, or other recreation is permitted, provided this subsection shall not apply to the owner, his agents, or those disposing of debris or refuse with the owner's consent.
     (3) Any person in violation of this section is absolutely liable, as provided in 45-2-104, and is subject to the civil penalties provided in 75-10-233.

     History: (1)En. Sec. 3, Ch. 35, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 542, L. 1977; Sec. 69-4003, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 11-110, Ch. 197, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 112, L. 1969; Sec. 32-4410, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 32-4410(1), 69-4003; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 358, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 461, L. 1991.

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