80-7-108. Nursery stock inspections. The department:
(1) may enter the premises of a licensed firm, nursery, plant dealer, or landscape service during regular business hours for the purpose of inspecting nursery stock or other materials for possible plant pests or for determining licensure compliance; and
(2) shall, pursuant to rules promulgated by the department, determine the schedule, the need for inspections based on complaints received and the department's assessment of risk to the state from potential plant pests, and the expected amount of time for the inspections.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 551, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 384, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 384, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 341, L. 2011; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 389, L. 2017.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 7. Disease, Pest, and Weed Control
Part 1. Control of Diseases and Insects in Nurseries
80-7-106. License required -- application and payment of license fee -- exemption
80-7-107. Grounds for refusal or revocation of license
80-7-108. Nursery stock inspections
80-7-109. Duty to notify department of infestation
80-7-110. Removal of nursery stock -- assessment of costs
80-7-123. Nursery account -- investment of funds
80-7-124. through 80-7-130 reserved
80-7-132. Cooperation -- agreements with other governmental agencies