80-5-133. Inspection. Consistent with the responsibilities of this chapter, authorized representatives of the department, upon presentation of department-issued credentials, may enter, at reasonable times or under emergency conditions, any public or private premises, including any vehicle of transport. The department may inspect or investigate, obtain samples, examine seeds and labels, inspect equipment, and review and copy records relating to distribution of seed or licensing requirements in Montana. Upon request, the department shall pay the current market value for each seed sample.
History: En. Sec. 17, Ch. 373, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 345, L. 1999; Sec. 80-5-121, MCA 1997; redes. 80-5-133 by Code Commissioner, 1999.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 5. Agricultural Seed and Patented Plant Material
Part 1. Seed Labeling -- Licensing -- Certification
80-5-114. through 80-5-119 reserved
80-5-123. Label requirements for agricultural, vegetable, flower, and indigenous seeds
80-5-125. Exchange of seed between labelers
80-5-126. Analysis by seed laboratory -- reports
80-5-127. Testing of submitted samples
80-5-128. Laboratory testing of samples -- fees
80-5-129. Certificate of test presumptive evidence
80-5-130. Licensing -- application -- fee
80-5-131. Assessment on sales into Montana -- reporting -- rulemaking
80-5-132. Deposit of funds -- seed account
80-5-135. Screenings -- restrictions on movements
80-5-136. Administration -- stop sale order -- violation -- cancellation of license -- enforcement
80-5-137. Cooperation and agreements
80-5-138. Publication of reports
80-5-139. Rules -- promulgated by department
80-5-140. Application of sections
80-5-141. Rules by Montana state university-Bozeman -- certification agencies
80-5-142. Certification work on self-supporting basis