80-7-1013. Emergency response. (1) The governor may declare an invasive species emergency if:
(a) the introduction or spread of an invasive species has occurred or is imminent;
(b) a new and potentially harmful invasive species is discovered in the state and is verified by the departments; or
(c) the state is facing a potential influx of invasive species as the result of a natural disaster.
(2) If an emergency is declared pursuant to subsection (1), the governor may authorize the expenditure of funds pursuant to 10-3-312.
(3) In the absence of necessary funding from other sources, the principal of the invasive species trust fund established in 80-7-1016 may be appropriated by a vote of three-fourths of the members of each house of the legislature to government agencies for emergency relief to eradicate or confine the new invasive species or to protect the state from an influx of invasive species due to a natural disaster.
History: En. Sec. 13, Ch. 429, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 289, L. 2015.
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