23-2-614. Exemptions. (1) (a) The provisions of this part with respect to registration, registration decals, certificates of title, certificates of ownership, and winter trail passes do not apply to snowmobiles owned or used by the United States or another state or any agency or political subdivision of the United States or another state.

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Terms Used In Montana Code 23-2-614

  • Snowmobile: means a self-propelled vehicle of an overall width of 48 inches or less, excluding accessories, designed for travel on snow or ice, that may be steered by skis or runners and that is not otherwise registered or licensed under the laws of the state of Montana. See Montana Code 23-2-601
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201
  • United States: includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201

(b)Snowmobiles owned by the state of Montana or any agency or political subdivision of this state are exempt only from the payment of fees and must otherwise comply with all the requirements of this part.

(2)The provisions of this part with respect to registration, registration decals, certificates of title, certificates of ownership, and winter trail passes do not apply to unregistered snowmobiles owned by nonresidents of Montana who use the snowmobile only in races and for not more than 30 days in the state. “Race” means an organized competition on a predetermined course that is run according to accepted rules.