23-2-601. Definition of terms. As used in 23-2-601 through 23-2-644, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated herein, unless the context otherwise clearly requires that another meaning is intended:
     (1) "Certificate of ownership" means the document issued by the department of justice as prima facie evidence of ownership.
     (2) "Certificate of registration" means the owner's receipt evidencing payment of taxes, decal fees, and registration fees for a given registration year.
     (3) "dbA" means sound pressure level measured on the "A" weight scale in decibels.
     (4) "Department" means the department of fish, wildlife, and parks of the state of Montana.
     (5) "New snowmobile" means any snowmobile that has not been previously sold to an owner, as defined in subsection (7).
     (6) "Operator" includes every person who operates or is in actual physical control of the operation of a snowmobile.
     (7) "Owner" includes every person as defined herein, other than a lienholder or other person having a security interest only, holding a certificate of ownership to a snowmobile and entitled to the use or possession thereof.
     (8) "Person" includes an individual, partnership, association, corporation, and any other body or group of persons, whether incorporated or not and regardless of the degree of formal organization.
     (9) "Roadway" includes only those portions of any highway, road, or street improved, designed, or ordinarily used for travel or parking of motor vehicles.
     (10) "Snowmobile" includes any self-propelled vehicle of an overall width of 48 inches or less, excluding accessories, designed primarily for travel on snow or ice, which may be steered by skis or runners and which is not otherwise registered or licensed under the laws of the state of Montana.

     History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 434, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 91, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 417, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 421, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 53-1012; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 218, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 363, L. 1979.