Public Conduct in Montana ( 2026 )

Billings bans aggressive solicitation citywide and restricts commercial solicitation near ATMs, bus stops, and vehicles.

Public Urination

LAMC §41.47.2 prohibits urinating or defecating in public, including the citation amount, exemptions for medical conditions, and where to find restroom alternatives.

Billings

Billings makes it unlawful to urinate or defecate in any street, alley, or public place unless you're using a facility…

Bozeman

In the City of Bozeman, Montana, no one can publicly urinate or defecate on streets, sidewalks, alleys, parks, parking…

Skateboarding Rules

LAMC §56.15 and §63.44 limits on skateboarding on sidewalks, in parks, and in commercial corridors, including helmet requirements and skate-park designations.

Billings

Billings bans skateboarding on sidewalks and public property in a defined downtown business district and fines reckless…

Bozeman

In the City of Bozeman, Montana, riding a skateboard, rollerblades or roller skates on any sidewalk or roadway in the…

Loud Party Ordinance

LAMC §41.40 unruly-gathering ordinance allowing police to cite hosts for second-response calls, including escalating fines and permit-revocation triggers.

Bozeman

In the City of Bozeman, Montana, a loud or unruly gathering draws a first-response warning, then fines of $100.00…

Loitering Rules

Constitutional limits on loitering ordinances post-Papachristou and Morales, and what conduct LA can still penalize (e.g., loitering with intent to commit specific crimes).

Billings

Billings makes it a misdemeanor to loiter or prowl in a manner that alarms others about safety, with a chance to…

Bozeman

In the City of Bozeman, Montana, loitering or prowling in a place, at a time or in a manner not usual for law-abiding…

Outdoor Smoking Restrictions

LAMC §41.50 + LA County smoking bans in parks, beaches, restaurants, outdoor dining, and within 25 ft of business entrances; enforcement and signage rules.

Bozeman

Few Restrictions

The City of Bozeman, Montana, bans smoking only in enclosed public places and places of employment. Section 16.07.040…

Jaywalking

CA AB-2147 (Freedom to Walk Act, 2023) restricting jaywalking citations to immediate-danger situations, and how LAPD enforces the new standard.

Billings

Billings Code Sec. 24-802 bars any pedestrian from crossing a roadway other than in a crosswalk in the business…

Bozeman

Light Restrictions

In the City of Bozeman, Montana, pedestrians must cross by the shortest route, must yield to vehicles when crossing…

Public Marijuana Use

CA Health & Safety Code §11362.3 prohibits cannabis use in public, including parks, sidewalks, and inside vehicles; penalties and consumption-lounge exceptions.

Billings

Smoking, consuming, or using marijuana openly in any public place is a misdemeanor under Billings' marijuana ordinance…

Public Alcohol Use

LAMC §41.27 + CA Bus & Prof §25620 prohibit drinking alcohol on public streets, sidewalks, parks, and beaches; penalties and special-event exemptions.

Billings

Heavy Restrictions

Billings bans drinking or carrying open alcoholic beverage containers anywhere in city limits, streets, parks…

Bozeman

Bozeman Municipal Code § 4.04.030 makes public drinking and the public display of open alcoholic beverages unlawful…