Mont. Code Ann. § 23-1-128
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23-1-128 Limits on camping in riparian areas and operation of off-highway vehicles
Official statutory text
23-1-128 . Limits on camping in riparian areas and operation of off-highway vehicles. (1) In order to protect riparian vegetation, provide for stable streambanks, reduce erosion, and provide for nutrient barriers to protect the quality of rivers and streams, camping in a motor vehicle, as defined in 61-1-101 , is discouraged within 25 feet of a river or stream in state parks and fishing access sites.
(2) The operation of an off-highway vehicle, as defined in 23-2-801 , within state parks and fishing access sites is prohibited except:
(a) for administrative purposes; or
(b) as designated by the department on roads, trails, or specific areas.
(2) The operation of an off-highway vehicle, as defined in 23-2-801 , within state parks and fishing access sites is prohibited except:
(a) for administrative purposes; or
(b) as designated by the department on roads, trails, or specific areas.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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