12.7.801    DEFINITION

(1) "Fishing contest" is any event, contest, derby or tournament where an entry fee is charged or where people are expected to compete to win prizes or cash based on the capture of an individual fish or combination of fish. Fishing contests involving fewer than 30 people with cash prizes or merchandise worth $500 or less do not require a permit but must comply with the provisions of this subchapter.

History: 87-3-121, MCA; IMP, 87-3-121, MCA; NEW, 1987 MAR p. 1627, Eff. 9/25/87; AMD, 2002 MAR p. 1073, Eff. 4/12/02.