81-3-201. Definitions. Unless the context requires otherwise, in this chapter, the following definitions apply:
(1) "Deputy state stock inspector" means a person designated by the department as a deputy state stock inspector who does not receive a salary or compensation from the department.
(2) "Feedlot" means a confined livestock feeding operation where the owner or operator of the feedlot feeds livestock belonging to others for a fee.
(3) "Livestock" means a bovine animal, domestic bison, horse, mule, or ass, regardless of its age or sex.
(4) "Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, firm, or entity not enumerated that is capable of owning or controlling livestock.
(5) "Specially qualified deputy stock inspector" means a deputy state stock inspector who has been certified by the department, under rules adopted pursuant to 81-3-202, as qualified to conduct an inspection for a permanent transportation permit for a saddle, work, or show horse.
(6) "State stock inspector" means an employee of the department of livestock designated by the department as a state stock inspector.
History: (1), (3) thru (5)En. Sec. 103, Ch. 310, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 41, L. 1977; Sec. 46-801.1, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 1, Ch. 32, L. 1974; Sec. 46-239.1, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 46-239.1, 46-801.1; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 298, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 6, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 30, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 417, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 376, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 403, L. 2011.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Part 2. Inspection of Marks and Brands
81-3-203. Duties of state stock inspectors and deputy stock inspectors
81-3-204. Seizure of livestock -- retention of livestock -- sale -- disposal of proceeds
81-3-205. Fees for inspection and livestock transportation permits
81-3-206. Commissioners to designate places for loading livestock for inspection
81-3-207. through 81-3-209 reserved
81-3-210. Bill of sale required to prove ownership
81-3-213. Inspection of livestock removed from state
81-3-215. Inspection of dead animals in feedlots
81-3-217. through 81-3-220 reserved
81-3-221. Brands fraudulently changed
81-3-222. Compensation for animals killed
81-3-223. Action by dissatisfied owner -- costs
81-3-224. through 81-3-230 reserved
81-3-232. Penalty for noninspection of dead animal in feedlot
81-3-233. Penalty for removal of livestock from state without inspection -- exception