Montana Administrative Code

18.7.401 DEFINITIONS “Apparent utility” means items used to meet basic human needs or something that could be useful to a person, like a tent, blanket, or jacket, as long as it still works for its intended use. “Enforcement action” means the authorized cleanup of a campsite or pr…

18.7.402 CLEANUP NOTICES Before removing campsites or people’s items, the department must post notice(s). The notice(s) shall be posted: at the camp or storage site in an easily seen location; at other nearby public places like the courthouse, local shelter, food bank, or other a…

18.7.403 CLEANUP PROCESS The department will record the cleanup by photos or video before, during, and after it happens. If someone returns to the site during the cleanup, they can take their things as long as it is safe to themselves and other people. Authorizing statute(s): 60-…

18.7.404 STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF PERSONAL PROPERTY After cleanup, the department will make a reasonable effort to find items such as those listed below and give them to local police: ID cards and legal and medical papers; prescription medicine and medical devices; weapons; stolen…

18.8.1001 OVERSIZE PERMIT (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): IMPLIED, 61-10-121 and 61-10-122, MCA Implementing statute(s): 61-10-101 through 61-10-148, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, Eff. 12/8/75; AMD, Eff. 4/8/76; AMD, 1979 MAR p. 323, Eff. 3/30/79; AMD, 1982 MAR p.…

18.8.1002 MOBILE HOME TOWING UNIT (TOTER) REQUIREMENTS A mobile home towing unit (toter) shall be equipped with one or more dual-wheel drive axle or wide-based tire as defined in 61-10-107, MCA, and have a wheelbase a minimum of 100 inches. Authorizing statute(s): 61-10-155, MCA …

18.8.1003 OVERSIZE MOVEMENT REQUIREMENTS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): IMPLIED, 61-10-121 and 61-10-122, MCA Implementing statute(s): 61-10-121 and 61-10-122, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, Eff. 12/8/75; AMD, Eff. 4/8/76; AMD, 1979 MAR p. 323, Eff. 3/30/79; REP, …

18.8.1004 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): IMPLIED, 61-10-121 and 61-10-122, MCA Implementing statute(s): 61-10-121 and 61-10-122, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, Eff. 12/8/75; AMD, Eff. 4/8/76; AMD, 1979 MAR p. 323, Eff. 3/30/79; AMD, 1984 MAR…

18.8.1005 TOTER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): IMPLIED, 61-10-121 and 61-10-122, MCA Implementing statute(s): 61-10-101 through 61-10-148, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, Eff. 12/8/75; AMD, Eff. 4/8/76; AMD, 1979 MAR p. 323, Eff. 3/30/79; REP, …

18.8.1006 MOBILE HOME LICENSE REOUIREMENTS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): IMPLIED, 61-10-121 and 61-10-122, MCA Implementing statute(s): 61-10-101 through 61-10-148, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, Eff. 12/8/75; AMD, Eff. 4/8/76; AMD, 1979 MAR p. 323, Eff. 3/30/79;…

18.8.1007 REGULATIONS COVERING MOVEMENT OF OVERSIZE MOBILE HOMES, SECTIONAL HOMES, SECTIONAL BUILDINGS, PORTABLE HOMES AND BUILDINGS, PREFAB HOMES AND BUILDINGS, NOT INCLUDING PRE-CUT PANELIZED HOMES OR BUILDINGS, AND HOUSE OR BUILDING MOVING, OVER 12 FEET WIDE, INCLUDING EAVES (…

18.8.1008 REGULATIONS COVERING MOVEMENT OF ALL VEHICLES OR LOADS EXCEEDING 15 FEET WIDE, TO AND INCLUDING 18 FEET WIDE (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): This rule is advisory only but may be a correct interpretation of the law. IMPLIED, 61-10-121 and 61-10-122, MCA Imp…

18.8.101 DEFINITIONS The following definitions shall apply throughout this chapter. "Calendar quarter" means a period of three consecutive months ending March 31, June 30, September 30, or December 31. "Commercial use" means vehicles registered to a business, company, co-op, or c…

18.8.1101 MOVEMENT OF HOUSES, BUILDINGS, EXTREMELY HEAVY MACHINERY, AND OTHER LARGE AND UNUSUAL OBJECTS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 61-10-155, MCA Implementing statute(s): 61-10-121, 61-10-122, 61-10-124, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, 1988 MAR p. 1704, Eff. 7/29/88; AMD…

18.8.1201 CONDITIONS IMPOSED FOR MAXIMUM WEIGHT (DW 21 CONDITIONS) (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 61-10-121 and 61-10-122 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 61-10-101 through 61-10-148 MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, Eff. 11/4/74; REP, 1988 MAR p. 1704, Eff. 7/…

18.8.1202 DART HOUGH 400 FRONT END LOADER (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 61-10-122, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 61-10-101 through 61-10-148, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, Eff. 11/4/74; REP, 1981 MAR p. 1194, Eff. 10/16/81.

18.8.1203 CATERPILLAR TRACTOR LOADER MODEL 988 (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 61-10-122, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 61-10-101 through 61-10-148, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, Eff. 11/4/74; REP, 1981 MAR p. 1194, Eff. 10/16/81.

18.8.1204 TRACTORS WITH DOZER BLADES (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 61-10-122, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 61-10-101 through 61-10-148, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, Eff. 11/4/74; REP, 1981 MAR p. 1194, Eff. 10/16/81.

18.8.1205 ROADING OF INTERNATIONAL 180 PAY HAULER (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 61-10-122, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 61-10-101 through 61-10-148, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, Eff. 11/4/74; REP, 1981 MAR p. 1194, Eff. 10/16/81.

18.8.1206 ROADING OF EUCLID TANDEM TS-14 SCRAPER OVER THE STANDARD BRIDGES ON THE PRIMARY HIGHWAY SYSTEM (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 61-10-122, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 61-10-101 through 61-10-148, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, Eff. 11/4/74; REP,…

18.8.1207 MICHIGAN TRACTOR DOZER MODEL 480 (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 61-10-122, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 61-10-101 through 61-10-148, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, Eff. 11/4/74; REP, 1981 MAR p. 1194, Eff. 10/16/81.

18.8.1208 MICHIGAN TRACTOR DOZER MODEL 380 (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 61-10-122, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 61-10-101 through 61-10-148, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, Eff. 11/4/74; REP, 1981 MAR p. 1194, Eff. 10/16/81.

18.8.1209 MICHIGAN TRACTOR SHOVEL MODEL 375A (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 61-10-122, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 61-10-101 through 61-10-148, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, Eff. 11/4/74; REP, 1981 MAR p. 1194, Eff. 10/16/81.

18.8.1210 EUCLID MODELS S-18, TS-18, TS-24 AND SIMILAR COMBINATIONS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 61-10-122, MCA Implementing statute(s): 61-10-101 through 61-10-148, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, Eff. 11/4/74; REP, 1981 MAR p. 1194, Eff. 10/16/81.

18.8.1211 3-AXLE SCOOPMOBILE (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 61-10-122, MCA Implementing statute(s): 61-10-101 through 61-10-148, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, Eff. 11/4/74; REP, 1981 MAR p. 1194, Eff. 10/16/81.

18.8.1212 CATERPILLAR 631 - SERIES A (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 61-10-122, MCA Implementing statute(s): 61-10-101 through 61-10-148, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, Eff. 11/4/74; REP, 1981 MAR p. 1194, Eff. 10/16/81.

18.8.1213 CATERPILLAR 650 OVER STANDARD BRIDGES AND THE PRIMARY SYSTEM (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 61-10-122, MCA Implementing statute(s): 61-10-101 through 61-10-148, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, Eff. 11/4/74; REP, 1981 MAR p. 1194, Eff. 10/16/81.

18.8.1214 ROADING OF CATERPILLAR DW-21'S AND SIMILAR COMBINATIONS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 61-10-122, MCA Implementing statute(s): 61-10-101 through 61-10-148, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, Eff. 11/4/74; REP, 1981 MAR p. 1194, Eff. 10/16/81.

18.8.1215 HAULPAC MODEL 50 (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 61-10-122, MCA Implementing statute(s): 61-10-101 through 61-10-148, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, Eff. 11/4/74; REP, 1981 MAR p. 1194, Eff. 10/16/81.

18.8.1301 COMPLIANCE WITH WEIGH STATION SIGNS Vehicles meeting the requirements of 61-10-141(1) and (3), MCA, are required to stop at all weigh stations displaying an open sign unless authorized to bypass within ARM 18.8.1302. Vehicles being operated by carriers enrolled in elect…

18.8.1302 VEHICLES AUTHORIZED TO BYPASS WEIGH STATIONS The requirements contained in 61-10-141, MCA, and ARM 18.8.1301 for vehicles stopping at stations do not apply to: vehicles being operated by carriers enrolled in electronic weigh station bypass programs. In-cab signals at eq…

18.8.1401 QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING FOR M.C.S. PERSONNEL AS PEACE OFFICERS Each employee is subject to an extensive background investigation, including credit check. Each employee shall successfully complete any Montana Law Enforcement Academy courses required by the Motor Carr…

18.8.1501 MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY DEFINITIONS For purposes of interstate commerce safety operations and subchapter 15 of these rules, the department adopts by reference the definitions found at 49 CFR 390.5. For purposes of intrastate commerce safety operations and subchapter 15 of …

18.8.1502 FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY RULES AND STATE MODIFICATIONS Any commercial motor vehicle or motor carrier subject to regulation by the department under 61-10-154, MCA, shall comply with and the department adopts by reference the following portions of the Federal Motor Ca…

18.8.1503 TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS A commercial motor vehicle, motor carrier, or hazardous materials shipper shall comply with and the department adopts by reference the following federal regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation concerning the transportat…

18.8.1505 SAFETY INSPECTION PROGRAM: PURPOSE AND OUT-OF-SERVICE CRITERIA The safety inspection program implemented by the U.S. Department of Transportation is intended to focus on those driver-related and mechanical factors most often responsible for crashes involving trucks, pas…

18.8.1506 COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY PROGRAM OPERATIONS The department shall implement a commercial vehicle safety program to assume responsibility for improving motor carrier safety and enforcing safety standards under federal regulations adopted by reference in ARM 18.8.1502 and…

18.8.201 INTERSTATE APPORTIONED LICENSING (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 61-3-716, MCA Implementing statute(s): 61-3-711 through 61-3-733, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, 1979 MAR p. 1682, Eff. 12/28/79; AMD, 1988 MAR p. 1704, Eff. 7/29/88; REP, 1996 MAR p. 1971, Eff. 7/19/9…

18.8.202 MOTOR CARRIERS OPERATING INTERSTATE Motor carriers operating interstate or both interstate and intrastate need only apply to the Montana Department of Transportation for their registration credentials. Interstate registration credentials will also be honored for intrasta…

18.8.203 TERM PERMIT AND TRAILER IMPLEMENTATION (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 61-3-716, 61-10-155, MCA Implementing statute(s): 61-3-313, 61-3-711 through 61-3-733, 61-10-107, 61-10-121, MCA History: NEW, 1995 MAR p. 2422, Eff. 1/1/96; REP, 2004 MAR p. 2392, Eff. 10/8/04.…

18.8.204 FLEET TRANSFERS Motor carriers with multiple fleets of vehicles may transfer vehicles owned by that carrier from one fleet to another fleet only one time each calendar year. Gross vehicle weight fees are not transferable but will be credited to the fleet from which the v…

18.8.205 CHANGE OF REGISTRATION PERIOD Motor carriers with multiple fleets of vehicles may change the annual registration period for a fleet, upon request of the owner, to the same registration period of one or more of the owner's other fleets. The change of registration period f…

18.8.206 GRACE PERIOD Grace periods do not apply to vehicles licensed under 61-3-711 through 61-3-717 and 61-3-721 through 61-3-733 , MCA. Vehicle registrations must be renewed on or before the last day of the month for the designated annual registration period. Authorizing statu…

18.8.207 PAYMENT OF FEES Full registration fees for motor vehicles subject to staggered registration through the International Registration Plan (IRP) must be remitted at the time of registration. Fees may not be remitted quarterly, semi-annually or monthly. Full registration fee…