87-3-222. When certification unnecessary. (1) Nothing in 87-3-221 through 87-3-224 or 87-6-219(1)(b) may restrict the importation and transportation of dead salmonid fish or eggs when the fish or eggs have been processed or prepared in a manner that kills those fish pathogens specified by the department as posing a threat to fisheries.
(2) Dead salmonid fish or eggs transported into Montana for processing or caught wild are exempt from the requirement for certification. However, it is unlawful to discard, place, or allow uncertified salmonid fish, parts, or eggs that have been transported into Montana to enter into surface waters other than sewage or disposal systems.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 10, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 37, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 417, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 26-1702; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 376, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 103, Ch. 258, L. 2011.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 3. Restrictions and Regulations
87-3-201. Department control over fish hatcheries
87-3-202. Supervision over fish hatcheries by director
87-3-203. Restrictions on use of fish as bait
87-3-204. Designation of state waters for particular fishing methods
87-3-208. Regulation of placing of caged fish
87-3-210. Permit required for importation of nonsalmonid fish or eggs
87-3-211. through 87-3-220 reserved
87-3-221. Importation of salmonid fish or eggs unlawful -- exception -- certification -- permit
87-3-222. When certification unnecessary
87-3-223. Authorization for rules and personnel
87-3-225. Inspection, quarantine, and disinfection of fish hatcheries and culture facilities
87-3-226. Duty to report fish pathogens
87-3-228. through 87-3-234 reserved
87-3-235. Fort Peck multispecies fish hatchery established
87-3-237. Warm water fishery enhancement account -- source of funding -- use of account