# Mont. Code Ann. § 75-10-503: 75-10-503 Adoption of rules

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mont. Code Ann. § 75-10-503
- **Heading:** 75-10-503 Adoption of rules
- **Jurisdiction:** Montana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MT Code / Title 75 / Chapter 10 / Part 5 / Section 75-10-503

## Text

75-10-503 . Adoption of rules. (1) The department shall adopt rules necessary for the administration of this part, except 75-10-520 , including but not limited to rules pertaining to:

(a) the establishment, control, operation, and licensing of motor vehicle wrecking facilities and graveyards;

(b) the control of junk vehicles in locations other than motor vehicle wrecking facilities and graveyards;

(c) the inspection and evaluation of premises and records subject to or required by this part;

(d) the development of budget and fiscal forms and procedures for counties;

(e) the review, approval, and control procedures for county motor vehicle graveyards developed under this part; and

(f) the shielding of a junk vehicle and motor vehicle wrecking facility and graveyard from public view. The department may not adopt a rule that requires any motor vehicle wrecking facility that existed prior to July 1, 1973, and that has been continuously used as a motor vehicle wrecking facility to construct a fence or barrier that would be in excess of 12 feet in height.

(2) The department shall adopt rules authorizing the sale of junk vehicles by county motor vehicle graveyards to licensed motor vehicle wrecking facilities.

(3) The department shall adopt rules providing for the reimbursement of hired removal charges of certain abandoned vehicles in accordance with 61-12-401 .

## Nearby sections

- [Mont. Code Ann. § 75-10-501 75-10-501 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T75_C10_P5_S75-10-501.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 75-10-502 75-10-502 Possession of junk vehicles as prima facie evidence of motor vehicle wrecking facility](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T75_C10_P5_S75-10-502.md)
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- [Mont. Code Ann. § 75-10-504 75-10-504 Shielding -- new facility](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T75_C10_P5_S75-10-504.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 75-10-505 75-10-505 Shielding and removal of junk vehicles generally](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T75_C10_P5_S75-10-505.md)
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- [Mont. Code Ann. § 75-10-512 75-10-512 Records required of facilities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T75_C10_P5_S75-10-512.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 75-10-513 75-10-513 Disposal of junk vehicles -- records](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T75_C10_P5_S75-10-513.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 75-10-514 75-10-514 Denial, suspension, or revocation of license -- grounds](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T75_C10_P5_S75-10-514.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 75-10-515 75-10-515 Appeals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T75_C10_P5_S75-10-515.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 75-10-516 75-10-516 Motor vehicle wrecking facilities and motor vehicle graveyards -- licensing process -- decision criteria](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T75_C10_P5_S75-10-516.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 75-10-520 75-10-520 Disposal of damaged vehicle when insurance company settles at total loss](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T75_C10_P5_S75-10-520.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 75-10-521 75-10-521 Powers and duties of county motor vehicle recycling and disposal programs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T75_C10_P5_S75-10-521.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 75-10-522 75-10-522 Use of motor vehicle graveyards by individuals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T75_C10_P5_S75-10-522.md)

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