The Junk vehicle program is funded entirely by the $1.50 fee
assessed when a vehicle owner applies for a title or the title
is transfered, a $.65 fee charged when a vehicle is re-registered
in the State of Montana, and a state grant. The Junk Vehicle
Division will haul away any junk vehicle that belongs to you
for recycling, regardless of its condition of location within
the county at no charge to you.
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What is the Montana
Junk Vehicle Law? |
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In 1973 the Montana
Motor Vehicle Recycle and Disposal Act 75-10-501, MCA
was enacted for the establishment, control, operation, and
licensing of public and private motor vehicle storage and
wrecking yards. It requires these facilities to obtain an
annual license, keep pertinent records, and shield their
junk vehicles from public view. This law also requires the
control of junk vehicles at locations other than motor vehicle
wrecking facilities. |
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What is Public
View? |
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Public View is any
point 6 feet above the surface of the center of a public
road from which a junk vehicle can be seen. A public road
is any publicly owned or maintained highway, street, road
or alley. |
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Q:
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Do I have to shield
my vehicle if I'm not in the commercial motor vehicle wrecking
business, or if I have only one or two junk vehicles? |
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Yes, all junk vehicles,
regardless of number must be shielded from public view. |
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How can I shield
my junk vehicles from public view? |
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You can move the
vehicle to a location that will shield it, such as a garage
or behind a solid fence, hill or building. You may also
construct shielding using permanant fencing materials. Chapter50
Sub-chapter 2 Motor Vehicle Recycling and Disposal Act 17.50.202,
17.50.203 and 17.50.204. Placing plastics or
tarps over vehicles will not be acceptable. |
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What else can
I do besides removing or shielding the vehicle? |
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You may repair the
vehicle to make it operable, or license it. Either action
will remove the vehicle from the junk vehicle classification. |
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Q:
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Do I need to obtain
a Motor Vehicle Wrecking Facilty license for my own junk
vehicles? |
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If you have four
or more vehicles at any one location or if you buy, sell,
or deal in secondhand motor vehicle parts you are required
to obtain a license. |
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If I have more
than four junk vehicles and decide I want to start dealing
in used parts, who do I contact? |
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Information on the
requirements for obtaining a Montana Motor Vehicle Wrecking
Facility license can be obtained from the Director of the
Yellowstone County Junk Vehicle Department. |
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What are the penalties
if I do not comply with the junk vehicle law? |
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The junk vehicle
statutes provide for criminal penalties of up to $250 and/or
30 days in jail. Civil fines of up to $50 for each day of
violation may also be imposed. |
