50-57-103. Department authorized to adopt rules. (1) The department shall adopt rules relating to the operation of establishments, including rules: 
 (a) setting standards to ensure sanitation and safety in establishments to protect public health and safety; 
 (b) relating to the licensing of establishments; 
 (c) providing procedures for enforcement of the laws and rules relating to establishments; 
 (d) relating to cooperative agreements between the department and local boards of health; and 
 (e) setting performance standards for local boards of health, local health officers, and sanitarians to meet as a condition to receipt of funds provided by the department pursuant to 50-57-305. 
 (2) To the extent feasible, the rules must be consistent with rules adopted to implement chapter 50. 
 History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 474, L. 2003.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 57. Wholesale Food Establishments
50-57-103. Department authorized to adopt rules
50-57-104. Cooperative agreements authorized
50-57-105. Diseased person not to handle food
50-57-107. County attorney to prosecute violations
50-57-108. Violation -- misdemeanor
50-57-109. Civil penalties -- injunctions not barred
50-57-110. Costs and expenses -- recovery by department or county