Montana Title 87. Fish and Wildlife § 87-4-201. Regulation of taxidermists

(1) As used in this section, “taxidermist” means a person who conducts a business for the purpose of mounting, preserving, or preparing all or part of the dead bodies of any wildlife.

(2) Before conducting the business of a taxidermist, a taxidermist shall obtain from the department a taxidermist's license and pay an annual license fee of $50.

(3) A taxidermist shall keep a written record of all the articles of wildlife in the taxidermist's possession or control, including the following information:

(4) The taxidermist shall keep the written record required under subsection (3) for as long as the articles of wildlife remain in the possession of the taxidermist or at least 5 years, whichever is longer. These records must be open to inspection by a warden at any reasonable time.

(5) A person who violates this section is subject to the penalties provided in 87-6-703.