87-1-247. Authorized use of funds. (1) Not more than 15% of the money generated under 87-1-246 may be used by the department to:
     (a) prepare and disseminate information to landowners and organizations concerning the upland game bird enhancement program;
     (b) review potential upland game bird release sites;
     (c) assist applicants in preparing management plans for project areas; and
     (d) evaluate the upland game bird enhancement program.
     (2) The remainder of the money raised must be used for releasing upland game birds in suitable habitat and for the development, enhancement, and conservation of upland game bird habitat in Montana.
     (3) (a) At least 15% of the funds collected under 87-1-246 must be set aside each fiscal year for expenditures related to upland game bird releases.
     (b) At least 25% of the funds set aside for upland game bird release must be spent each year.

     History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 636, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 232, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 365, L. 2001.