76-13-403. Supervision by department. The department shall adopt and enforce rules by October 1, 2000, to supervise and inspect the fire hazard reduction or management of all fire hazards created by forest products harvesting, timber stand improvement, and right-of-way clearing on private forest lands in the state, recognizing the benefits of slash retention.
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 207, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 147, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 31, Ch. 253, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 522, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 28-408(1); amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 513, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 27, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 279, L. 1999.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 76. Land Resources and Use
Part 4. Control of Timber Slash and Debris
76-13-402. Basis for management of fire hazards
76-13-403. Supervision by department
76-13-405. Contracts with fire protection agencies
76-13-406. Limitation on liability
76-13-407. Reduction of slash and debris along right-of-way
76-13-408. Fire hazard reduction agreement and bond -- bond release and penalty -- exemption
76-13-409. Duty of purchaser to ensure compliance -- statement -- bond
76-13-411. Certificate of clearance
76-13-413. Failure to submit withholding -- remedy
76-13-415. Forestry extension service account -- purpose -- appropriation
76-13-417. Fire hazard reduction fund
76-13-418. and 76-13-419 reserved
76-13-420. Notification prior to forest practices -- department response
76-13-421. Onsite consultation
76-13-422. Purpose of onsite consultation -- department responsibility