81-3-215. Inspection of dead animals in feedlots. When a stock animal dies in a feedlot, the feedlot operator shall notify the board of livestock or its representative of the death. The operator may not dispose of the carcass until a livestock inspector has observed it and determined the brand of the owner of the animal. A livestock inspector observing a dead stock animal pursuant to this section shall, within 48 hours, send written notification to the owner of the animal.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 32, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 46-239.2.
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