Prohibit motorboats and motorized watercraft on Class 2 waters
This bill prohibits the use of motorboats and personal watercraft on Class II waters in Montana, affecting public access to these designated waterways. The key provision adds a new restriction to existing state law that specifically bans motorized watercraft on Class II waters, while maintaining public rights to non-motorized recreation like kayaking or canoeing. The legislation also clarifies that public recreational use of Class II waters does not include overnight camping, big game hunting, or placing seasonal objects without landowner permission. Additionally, the bill requires the state commission to adopt rules for managing recreational use of Class I and II waters, including procedures for requesting restrictions and identifying waters with limited recreational capacity.
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introduced
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Nov 2024
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Introduced Nov 23, 2024
Last action Feb 22, 2025
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