As used in 49-1-208 through 49-1-210, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following definitions apply:
- (1) "Burden" means to directly or indirectly constrain, inhibit, curtail, or deny a person's right to bear arms or to compel any action contrary to a person's right to bear arms. The term includes but is not limited to withholding benefits, excluding the person from government programs, and assessing criminal, civil, or administrative penalties.
- (2) "Compelling state interest" means a government interest of the highest magnitude that cannot otherwise be achieved without burdening a person's right to bear arms.
- (3) "Person" means an individual, association, partnership, corporation, estate, trust, foundation, or other legal entity.
- (4) "Right to bear arms" means the right defined by Article II, section 12, of the Montana constitution.
- (5) "State" means the state of Montana or any political subdivision or local government, municipality, or instrumentality of the state.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 523, L. 2023.