80-7-815. Noxious weed emergency. (1) The governor may declare a noxious weed emergency if:
(a) a new and potentially harmful noxious weed is discovered growing in the state and is verified by the department; or
(b) the state is facing a potential influx of noxious weeds as the result of a natural disaster.
(2) In the absence of necessary funding from other sources, the principal of the noxious weed management trust fund may be appropriated as provided in 80-7-814 to government agencies for emergency relief to eradicate or confine the new noxious weed species or to protect the state from an influx of noxious weeds due to a natural disaster.
History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 577, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 588, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 220, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 23, Ch. 407, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 222, Ch. 574, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 472, L. 2005.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 7. Disease, Pest, and Weed Control
Part 8. Noxious Weed Management Funding
80-7-803. and 80-7-804 reserved
80-7-805. Noxious weed management advisory council
80-7-806. through 80-7-809 reserved
80-7-811. Noxious weed management trust fund
80-7-813. Acceptance and expenditure of gifts and other funds
80-7-814. Administration and expenditure of funds
80-7-815. Noxious weed emergency
80-7-816. Account -- deposit -- investment