12.5.509    NOTIFICATION OF ANGLING RESTRICTIONS OR FISHING CLOSURES

(1) Prior to the effective date of the angling restriction or fishing closure the department shall:

(a) post notice of the angling restriction or fishing closure on the agency web site;

(b) post notice of the angling restriction or fishing closure at fishing access sites within the affected area; and

(c) send press releases regarding the angling restriction or fishing closure to newspapers and media outlets having general distribution in the affected watershed or water body.

History: 87-1-301, MCA; IMP, 87-1-301, MCA; NEW, 2008 MAR p. 1310, Eff. 6/27/08.