80-7-913. Creation of certification programs -- other materials. (1) The department may by rule establish certification programs for materials other than forage. Certification may include but is not limited to:
(a) noxious weed free;
(b) noxious weed and seed free; or
(c) invasive organism free.
(2) Programs established in accordance with subsection (1) must be paid for using fees or donations and may not be mandated by the department.
(3) All fees, materials, and standards for programs established in accordance with this section must be included in rules established in accordance with subsection (1).
(4) A person who falsely claims a certification created under this section is subject to penalties under 80-7-922.
(5) To assist in implementation of a program, the department may enter into agreements with counties, the Montana state university extension service, other states, federal agencies, or other parties.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 90, L. 2021.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 7. Disease, Pest, and Weed Control
Part 9. Noxious Weed Seed Free Forage Act
80-7-904. Composition of advisory council
80-7-905. Powers and duties of department
80-7-908. Deposit and disbursement of funds -- records -- investment
80-7-910. Investigation and enforcement authority
80-7-911. Stop sale, use, or removal order
80-7-913. Creation of certification programs -- other materials
80-7-914. through 80-7-920 reserved
80-7-921. Penalty for nonpayment of fees