37-47-302. Outfitter's qualifications. An applicant for an outfitter's license or renewal of a license must meet the following qualifications:
     (1) be 18 years of age or older, be physically capable and mentally competent to perform the duties of an outfitter, and meet experience, training, and testing requirements as prescribed by board rule;
     (2) own, hold under written lease, or contract for or represent a company, corporation, or partnership who owns, holds under written lease, or contracts for the equipment and facilities that are necessary to provide the services advertised, contracted for, or agreed upon between the outfitter and the outfitter's clients (all equipment and facilities are subject to inspection at all reasonable times and places by the board or its designated agent); and
     (3) have demonstrated a respect for and compliance with the laws of any state or of the United States and all rules promulgated under those laws related to fish and game, conservation of natural resources, and preservation of the natural ecosystem without pollution of the ecosystem.

     History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 221, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 94, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 541, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 21, Ch. 9, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 417, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 26-915(3)(a) thru (3)(k); amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 545, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 239, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 528, L. 1987; Sec. 87-4-122, MCA 1985; redes. 37-47-302 by Sec. 11, Ch. 528, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 220, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 328, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 39, Ch. 109, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 179, L. 2011.