15-71-102. Temporary trip permit required. (1) Upon entering the state, a nonresident operating any motor vehicle that is powered by liquefied petroleum gas or a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight in excess of 26,000 pounds or greater that is powered by compressed natural gas is required to purchase a liquefied petroleum gas or a compressed natural gas temporary trip permit. The permits must be issued by scale house personnel, motor carrier services division personnel, Montana highway patrol officers, and other enforcing agents that the department of transportation may prescribe.
     (2) A temporary liquefied petroleum gas permit or compressed natural gas permit costs $20. A permit is valid for a period of time not to exceed 72 hours and is automatically void if the vehicle leaves the state during this period. Special liquefied petroleum gas permits or compressed natural gas permits, remittance forms, and any other papers necessary for the enforcement of this chapter must be furnished by the department.

     History: En. 84-1862.1 by Sec. 2, Ch. 47, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 84-1862.1; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 512, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 575, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 19, Ch. 405, L. 1995.