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30-20-203. Definitions

30-20-203. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply: (1) ”Ammunition components” means propellants, primers, and cartridge cases. (2) ”Black powder” means a propellant made from potassium or sodium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur or a substitute for black powder made differently that is used for conventional small arms or antique or replica arms. (3) ”Cartridge cases” means […]

30-20-204. Property tax exemption for manufacturing of ammunition components — conditions — real property exemption applies to safety zone

30-20-204. (Temporary) Property tax exemption for manufacturing of ammunition components — conditions — real property exemption applies to safety zone. (1) A person or entity in this state engaged in the primary business of the manufacture of ammunition components that meets the conditions in subsections (2) through (4) is exempt from: (a) property taxes levied for state […]

30-20-205. Tort liability

30-20-205. Tort liability. The provisions of 27-1-720 apply to ammunition components manufactured in Montana. History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 440, L. 2015.

30-20-206. Economic development

30-20-206. Economic development. The establishment of a primary business is a qualified economic development purpose pursuant to 90-1-117 through 90-1-119 and Title 90, chapter 1, part 2. History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 440, L. 2015.

30-20-104. Prohibitions

30-20-104. Prohibitions. A personal firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition that is manufactured commercially or privately in Montana and that remains within the borders of Montana is not subject to federal law or federal regulation, including registration, under the authority of congress to regulate interstate commerce. It is declared by the legislature that those items have […]

30-20-105. Exceptions

30-20-105. Exceptions. Section 30-20-104 does not apply to: (1) a firearm that cannot be carried and used by one person; (2) a firearm that has a bore diameter greater than 1 1/2 inches and that uses smokeless powder, not black powder, as a propellant; (3) ammunition with a projectile that explodes using an explosion of chemical energy after the projectile […]

30-20-106. Marketing of firearms

30-20-106. Marketing of firearms. A firearm manufactured or sold in Montana under this part must have the words “Made in Montana” clearly stamped on a central metallic part, such as the receiver or frame. History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 205, L. 2009.

30-20-201. Short title

30-20-201. Short title. This part may be cited as the “Montana Ammunition Availability Act”. History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 440, L. 2015.

30-20-202. Legislative findings

30-20-202. Legislative findings. (1) In recognition that the people of Montana have reserved to themselves the individual right to bear arms in Article II, section 12, of the Montana constitution, the legislature finds that both this right and the firearms that the people possess are at serious risk if the people cannot obtain ammunition for firearms. […]

30-20-101. Short title

30-20-101. Short title. This part may be cited as the “Montana Firearms Freedom Act”. History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 205, L. 2009.