Bill > SB98

This bill revises laws related to the taking of grizzly bears in defense of persons and livestock. The legislature finds that the grizzly bear population in Montana has recovered and is moving into private property and residential areas, causing increased conflicts with livestock owners and presenting human safety concerns. The bill allows Montana citizens to kill or attempt to kill a grizzly bear that is attacking, killing, or threatening to kill a person or livestock, and establishes this as an absolute defense against being charged with a crime under Montana law. The bill also specifies that it is effective upon passage and approval, and applies to actions occurring on or after the effective date.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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