Montana Code Annotated 2021

TITLE 75. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

CHAPTER 10. WASTE AND LITTER CONTROL

Part 2. Licensing of Refuse Disposal and Transportation Montana Solid Waste Management Act

Unlawful Disposition Of Dead Animals -- Exception

75-10-213. Unlawful disposition of dead animals -- exception. It is unlawful to:

(1) place all or any part of a dead animal in any lake, river, creek, pond, reservoir, road, street, alley, lot, or field;

(2) place all or any part of a dead animal within 1 mile of the residence of any person unless the dead animal or part of a dead animal is:

(a) burned or buried at least 2 feet underground; or

(b) placed in an animal composting facility that is licensed under Title 75, chapter 10, part 2; or

(3) being the owner, permit all or any part of a dead animal to remain in the places specified in subsections (1) and (2) except as provided in subsection (2).

History: En. Sec. 95, Ch. 197, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 69-4518; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 68, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 243, L. 2009.