HOUSE BILL NO. 283
INTRODUCED BY FUCHS, ANDERSEN, BALYEAT, ESP, LAIBLE, RICE, SPRAGUE, GLASER
AN ACT DIRECTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO PREPARE A PROACTIVE OPINION OF STATE OPTIONS REGARDING DELISTING AND POSSIBLE LITIGATION SCENARIOS RELATED TO RECOVERY OF DAMAGES AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH WOLF REINTRODUCTION IN MONTANA; AND PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA:
Section 1. Attorney general to analyze state delisting options and possible litigation scenarios for recovery of damages and costs associated with wolf reintroduction. Pursuant to 2-15-501(9), the attorney general is directed to analyze the state's options related to delisting and, in cooperation with the department of fish, wildlife, and parks, prepare a proactive legal opinion for possible litigation scenarios regarding recovery of damages and costs incurred by the state of Montana that are associated with wolf reintroduction.
Section 2. Effective date. [This act] is effective on passage and approval.
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