Montana Title 76. Land Resources and Use § 76-13-214. Obstruction of aerial wildfire suppression activities--penalty--exceptions

(3)(a) Subsection (1) does not apply to the operation of an unmanned aerial vehicle system conducted by a unit or agency of the United States government or of a state, tribal, or local government, including any individual conducting an operation pursuant to a contract or other agreement entered into with the unit or agency, for the purpose of protecting the public safety and welfare, including firefighting, law enforcement, or emergency response.

(b) Subsection (2) does not limit other remedies available for damages to any person or property or the recovery of wildfire suppression costs caused by a person who violates subsection (1).