80-7-1004. (Temporary) Invasive species account. (1) There is an invasive species account in the state special revenue fund. The account is administered by the department of fish, wildlife, and parks.
(2) Money transferred from any lawful source, including but not limited to fees collected pursuant to 15-65-121, 15-72-601, and 23-2-541, and gifts, grants, donations, securities, or other assets, public or private, may be deposited in the account.
(3) Subject to subsection (4), money deposited in the account must be used for projects that prevent or control any nonnative, aquatic invasive species pursuant to this part.
(4) Any private contribution deposited in the account for a particular purpose, as stated by the donor, must be used exclusively for that purpose.
(5) At the end of each fiscal year, unreserved funds in the account, including any interest and earnings, must be transferred to the invasive species trust fund established in 80-7-1016.
(6) The department of fish, wildlife, and parks may not recover indirect costs from the invasive species account. (Terminates June 30, 2023--sec. 18, Ch. 356, L. 2019.)
80-7-1004. (Effective July 1, 2023) Invasive species account. (1) There is an invasive species account in the state special revenue fund. The account is administered by the department of fish, wildlife, and parks.
(2) Money transferred from any lawful source, including but not limited to fees collected pursuant to 15-65-121, 15-72-601, and 23-2-541, and gifts, grants, donations, securities, or other assets, public or private, may be deposited in the account.
(3) Subject to subsection (4), money deposited in the account must be used for projects that prevent or control any nonnative, aquatic invasive species pursuant to this part.
(4) Any private contribution deposited in the account for a particular purpose, as stated by the donor, must be used exclusively for that purpose.
(5) At the end of each fiscal year, unreserved funds in the account, including any interest and earnings, must be transferred to the invasive species trust fund established in 80-7-1016.
(6) The department of fish, wildlife, and parks may recover not more than 5% in indirect costs from the invasive species account.
History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 429, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 354, L. 2013; amd. Secs. 6, 7, Ch. 387, L. 2017; amd. Secs. 5, 6, 7, Ch. 356, L. 2019.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 7. Disease, Pest, and Weed Control
Part 10. Aquatic Invasive Species
80-7-1002. Legislative findings and purpose
80-7-1004. Invasive species account
80-7-1005. Cooperative agreement for invasive species detection and control
80-7-1006. Departmental responsibilities -- reporting
80-7-1007. Rulemaking authority
80-7-1008. Invasive species management area -- authorization
80-7-1009. Arrangements with landowners
80-7-1010. Invasive species management area -- regulation
80-7-1012. Invasive species possession and transfer prohibited -- exceptions
80-7-1015. Statewide invasive species management area
80-7-1016. Invasive species trust fund
80-7-1017. Invasive species grant account
80-7-1018. Invasive species grant program -- criteria -- rulemaking
80-7-1020. through 80-7-1024 reserved
80-7-1025. Missouri River containment and quarantine program
80-7-1026. Upper Columbia conservation commission -- purpose and duties