Montana Code Annotated 1997

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     87-4-608. Unlawful taking of crayfish -- penalty. (1) It is unlawful for a person to take crayfish from the waters of the state, except from private fish ponds regulated under 87-4-603 or as provided in subsection (2), for sale or commercial distribution.
     (2) A person may take crayfish from the waters of the state for sale or commercial distribution as fishing bait under rules adopted by the department under 87-4-609.
     (3) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, if convicted, may be fined not less than $50 or more than $500 or may be imprisoned in the county jail for not more than 6 months, or both.

     History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 456, L. 1993.

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