Montana Code Annotated
Title 81. Livestock

81-1-102. Duties and powers of department -- fees based on costs -- notice of rules and orders - 81-1-102. Duties and powers of department -- fees based on...

81-1-103. Audit of bills -- payment of expenses - 81-1-103. Audit of bills -- payment of expenses. The department...

81-1-104. Investment of state special revenue account funds -- crediting of investment income - 81-1-104. Investment of state special revenue account funds -- crediting...

81-1-105. Terminated - 81-1-105. Terminated. Sec. 6, Ch. 234, L. 1991. History: En....

81-1-106. Board meetings -- recording required - 81-1-106. Board meetings -- recording required. (1) The board shall...

81-1-107. through 81-1-109 reserved - 81-1-107 through 81-1-109 reserved.

81-1-110. Livestock loss reduction and mitigation accounts - 81-1-110. Livestock loss reduction and mitigation accounts. (1) There are...

81-1-111. Livestock loss reduction and mitigation trust fund - 81-1-111. Livestock loss reduction and mitigation trust fund. (1) The...

81-1-112. Livestock loss mitigation restricted account - 81-1-112. (Temporary) Livestock loss mitigation restricted account. (1) There is...

81-1-113. Livestock loss reduction restricted account - 81-1-113. (Temporary) Livestock loss reduction restricted account. (1) There is...

Part 2. Inspectors and Detectives

81-1-201. Appointment and powers - 81-1-201. Appointment and powers. The department may appoint stock inspectors...

81-1-202. Duties - 81-1-202. Duties. The stock inspectors and detectives shall arrest all...

81-1-203. Compensation - 81-1-203. Compensation. The stock inspectors and detectives are under the...

81-1-204. Assignment to districts - 81-1-204. Assignment to districts. The stock inspectors and detectives are...

Part 3. Administration of Animal Health Laws

81-1-301. Administrator -- appointment and qualifications - 81-1-301. Administrator -- appointment and qualifications. (1) The board shall...

81-1-302. Duties of administrator - 81-1-302. Duties of administrator. The administrator, subject to the rules...

81-1-303. Administrator's expertise to be considered - 81-1-303. Administrator's expertise to be considered. In any action taken...

81-1-304. Appointment of federal veterinary inspectors - 81-1-304. Appointment of federal veterinary inspectors. With the approval of...

Part 4. Rodent Control (Renumbered)

81-1-401. Renumbered 80-7-1101 - 81-1-401. Renumbered 80-7-1101. Sec. 4, Ch. 65, L. 1983.

81-1-402. Renumbered 80-7-1102 - 81-1-402. Renumbered 80-7-1102. Sec. 4, Ch. 65, L. 1983.

81-1-403. Renumbered 80-7-1103 - 81-1-403. Renumbered 80-7-1103. Sec. 4, Ch. 65, L. 1983.

Chapter 2. Disease Control

Part 1. General Administration

81-2-101. Authority of department agents - 81-2-101. Authority of department agents. In the performance of official...

81-2-102. Powers of department - 81-2-102. Powers of department. (1) The department may: (a) supervise...

81-2-103. Adoption of rules - 81-2-103. Adoption of rules. The department shall adopt and enforce...

81-2-104. Rules -- agreement with federal government - 81-2-104. Rules -- agreement with federal government. When the department...

81-2-105. Authority of municipal corporations - 81-2-105. Authority of municipal corporations. (1) Nothing in this title...

81-2-106. Cooperation by public officers - 81-2-106. Cooperation by public officers. The department of public health...

81-2-107. Duty to report contagious diseases - 81-2-107. Duty to report contagious diseases. A person, including the...

81-2-108. Diseased animals not to run at large -- burial of carcasses - 81-2-108. Diseased animals not to run at large -- burial...

81-2-109. Expenses, how paid -- lien and foreclosure - 81-2-109. Expenses, how paid -- lien and foreclosure. (1) If...

81-2-110. Expense of cleaning and disinfecting carriers' facilities - 81-2-110. Expense of cleaning and disinfecting carriers' facilities. The expense...

81-2-111. Injunctive remedies - 81-2-111. Injunctive remedies. The department may apply for and the...

81-2-112. Prohibition by governor on importation of animals from localities where disease exists -- penalty - 81-2-112. Prohibition by governor on importation of animals from localities...

81-2-113. Penalty - 81-2-113. Penalty. Any person, persons, firm, or corporation violating any...

81-2-114. Civil liability - 81-2-114. Civil liability. A person, firm, or corporation which violates...

81-2-115. Confidentiality of information collected -- exceptions - 81-2-115. Confidentiality of information collected -- exceptions. (1) Except as...

81-2-116. Animal health account -- enterprise fund account for laboratory services - 81-2-116. Animal health account -- enterprise fund account for laboratory...

81-2-117. through 81-2-119 reserved - 81-2-117 through 81-2-119 reserved.

81-2-120. Management of wild buffalo or wild bison for disease control - 81-2-120. Management of wild buffalo or wild bison for disease...

81-2-121. Taking of publicly owned wild buffalo or wild bison that are present on private property -- notice -- supplemental feeding -- penalty - 81-2-121. Taking of publicly owned wild buffalo or wild bison...

Part 2. Indemnity

81-2-201. Classification of animals as to compensation for slaughter - 81-2-201. Classification of animals as to compensation for slaughter. Animals...

81-2-202. Payment for other personal property - 81-2-202. Payment for other personal property. Personal property other than...

81-2-203. Indemnity -- from what funds paid - 81-2-203. Indemnity -- from what funds paid. In payment for...

81-2-204. Presentation of claims for indemnity - 81-2-204. Presentation of claims for indemnity. Claims against the state...

81-2-205. Indemnity for class 2 animals in state less than 120 days - 81-2-205. Indemnity for class 2 animals in state less than...

81-2-206. Verification and payment of claims - 81-2-206. Verification and payment of claims. (1) All claims against...

81-2-207. Payment from county funds - 81-2-207. Payment from county funds. The board of county commissioners...

81-2-208. Sale of condemned carcasses -- disposition of proceeds - 81-2-208. Sale of condemned carcasses -- disposition of proceeds. When...

81-2-209. When no indemnity - 81-2-209. When no indemnity. (1) The owner of an animal...

81-2-210. Compensation from federal government or other agency - 81-2-210. Compensation from federal government or other agency. (1) If...

Part 3. Disease Control Area

81-2-301. Establishment of livestock disease control area -- entry into area -- compulsory inspection - 81-2-301. Establishment of livestock disease control area -- entry into...

81-2-302. Duty of department of revenue - 81-2-302. Duty of department of revenue. The property tax record...

81-2-303. Owner guilty of misdemeanor, when - 81-2-303. Owner guilty of misdemeanor, when. A person in a...

Part 4. Regulation of Semen Used for Artificial Insemination (Repealed)

81-2-401. Repealed - 81-2-401. Repealed. Sec. 2, Ch. 125, L. 2019. History: En....

81-2-402. Repealed - 81-2-402. Repealed. Sec. 2, Ch. 125, L. 2019. History: En....

81-2-403. Repealed - 81-2-403. Repealed. Sec. 2, Ch. 125, L. 2019. History: En....

Part 5. Treatment of Garbage Fed to Swine

81-2-501. Definitions - 81-2-501. Definitions. When used in this part, the following definitions...

81-2-502. Licenses - 81-2-502. Licenses. (1) It is unlawful to handle, prepare, cook,...

81-2-503. Applications for licenses - 81-2-503. Applications for licenses. A person desiring to obtain a...

81-2-504. Power to adopt rules - 81-2-504. Power to adopt rules. The department shall administer and...

81-2-505. Entry of premises for inspection -- keeping of records - 81-2-505. Entry of premises for inspection -- keeping of records....

81-2-506. Power to administer oaths, subpoena witnesses, and receive evidence - 81-2-506. Power to administer oaths, subpoena witnesses, and receive evidence....

81-2-507. Power of department and board to restrain operation of garbage feeder - 81-2-507. Power of department and board to restrain operation of...

81-2-508. Power to revoke license of garbage feeder - 81-2-508. Power to revoke license of garbage feeder. The licenses...

81-2-509. Cooking or other treatment of garbage - 81-2-509. Cooking or other treatment of garbage. All garbage, regardless...

81-2-510. Garbage originating on or removed from airplanes not to be treated or fed - 81-2-510. Garbage originating on or removed from airplanes not to...

81-2-511. Penalties - 81-2-511. Penalties. Any person who shall violate any of the...

Part 6. Tuberculin Regulation

81-2-601. Tuberculin -- permission for sale or distribution of - 81-2-601. Tuberculin -- permission for sale or distribution of. A...

81-2-602. Report of sales or distribution - 81-2-602. Report of sales or distribution. A person, firm, or...

81-2-603. Violation -- penalty - 81-2-603. Violation -- penalty. Any person, firm, or corporation violating...

Part 7. Importation Permits and Health Certificates

81-2-701. Short title - 81-2-701. Short title. This part may be cited as the...

81-2-702. Definitions - 81-2-702. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions...

81-2-703. Documents required for importation -- exemptions - 81-2-703. Documents required for importation -- exemptions. (1) Animals, animal...

81-2-704. Quarantine for illegal entry -- liability for expenses - 81-2-704. Quarantine for illegal entry -- liability for expenses. (1)...

81-2-705. Lien resulting from quarantine -- foreclosure of lien - 81-2-705. Lien resulting from quarantine -- foreclosure of lien. (1)...

81-2-706. Consignment requirements - 81-2-706. Consignment requirements. (1) All animals, animal semen, or animal...

81-2-707. Department rulemaking power - 81-2-707. Department rulemaking power. The department may promulgate, administer, and...

81-2-708. Penalty - 81-2-708. Penalty. A person convicted of violating this part shall...

Part 8. Vaccination (Repealed)

81-2-801. Repealed - 81-2-801. Repealed. Sec. 1, Ch. 153, L. 1999. History: En....

81-2-802. through 81-2-804 reserved - 81-2-802 through 81-2-804 reserved.

81-2-805. Repealed - 81-2-805. Repealed. Sec. 1, Ch. 153, L. 1999. History: En....

Chapter 3. Marks and Brands

Part 1. Recording of Marks and Brands

81-3-101. Recorder of marks and brands - 81-3-101. Recorder of marks and brands. The department of livestock...

81-3-102. Recording of brands required -- alternative livestock to be marked -- limit - 81-3-102. Recording of brands required -- alternative livestock to be...

81-3-103. Application for recording -- record of brands - 81-3-103. Application for recording -- record of brands. (1) A...

81-3-104. Designation of years for rerecording brands - 81-3-104. Designation of years for rerecording brands. Each 10th year...

81-3-105. Right of owner of recorded brand - 81-3-105. Right of owner of recorded brand. A person in...

81-3-106. Publication of notice of rerecording brands - 81-3-106. Publication of notice of rerecording brands. Between January 1...

81-3-107. Fees for department -- deposit requirements - 81-3-107. Fees for department -- deposit requirements. (1) The department...

81-3-108. Penalty - 81-3-108. Penalty. A person violating any provision of this part...

Part 2. Inspection of Marks and Brands

81-3-201. Definitions - 81-3-201. Definitions. Unless the context requires otherwise, in this chapter,...

81-3-202. Rules - 81-3-202. Rules. The department may adopt rules necessary to carry...

81-3-203. Duties of state stock inspectors and deputy stock inspectors - 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 - 81-3-204. Seizure of livestock -- retention of livestock -- sale...

81-3-205. Fees for inspection and livestock transportation permits - 81-3-205. Fees for inspection and livestock transportation permits. (1) For...

81-3-206. Commissioners to designate places for loading livestock for inspection - 81-3-206. Commissioners to designate places for loading livestock for inspection....

81-3-207. through 81-3-209 reserved - 81-3-207 through 81-3-209 reserved.

81-3-210. Bill of sale required to prove ownership - 81-3-210. Bill of sale required to prove ownership. (1) A...

81-3-211. Inspection of livestock before change of ownership or removal from county -- transportation permits - 81-3-211. Inspection of livestock before change of ownership or removal...

81-3-212. Exceptions - 81-3-212. Exceptions. Section 81-3-211 does not apply to livestock: (1)...

81-3-213. Inspection of livestock removed from state - 81-3-213. Inspection of livestock removed from state. Except as provided...

81-3-214. Repealed - 81-3-214. Repealed. Sec. 1, Ch. 23, L. 2009. History: En....

81-3-215. Inspection of dead animals in feedlots - 81-3-215. Inspection of dead animals in feedlots. When a stock...

81-3-216. Repealed - 81-3-216. Repealed. Sec. 29, Ch. 444, L. 1983. History: En....

81-3-217. through 81-3-220 reserved - 81-3-217 through 81-3-220 reserved.

81-3-221. Brands fraudulently changed - 81-3-221. Brands fraudulently changed. Whenever a mark or brand upon...

81-3-222. Compensation for animals killed - 81-3-222. Compensation for animals killed. The value of the animal...

81-3-223. Action by dissatisfied owner -- costs - 81-3-223. Action by dissatisfied owner -- costs. If the owner...

81-3-224. through 81-3-230 reserved - 81-3-224 through 81-3-230 reserved.

81-3-231. Penalties - 81-3-231. Penalties. (1) A person is guilty of a misdemeanor...

81-3-232. Penalty for noninspection of dead animal in feedlot - 81-3-232. Penalty for noninspection of dead animal in feedlot. A...

81-3-233. Penalty for removal of livestock from state without inspection -- exception - 81-3-233. Penalty for removal of livestock from state without inspection...

Chapter 4. Containment of Livestock

Part 1. Fences

81-4-101. Legal fences defined - 81-4-101. Legal fences defined. Except as provided in subsections (2)...

81-4-102. Construction of auto pass not to deprive legal fence of character - 81-4-102. Construction of auto pass not to deprive legal fence...

81-4-103. Civil liability - 81-4-103. Civil liability. Any person constructing or maintaining any fence...

81-4-104. Barbed wire fences to be kept in repair - 81-4-104. Barbed wire fences to be kept in repair. The...

81-4-105. Fallen wire fencing declared nuisance -- abatement - 81-4-105. Fallen wire fencing declared nuisance -- abatement. All barbed...

81-4-106. Notice to owner to repair fence -- duty of county commissioners - 81-4-106. Notice to owner to repair fence -- duty of...

81-4-107. Procedure when owner unknown or not resident of state -- sale of wire removed - 81-4-107. Procedure when owner unknown or not resident of state...

81-4-108. Disposal of proceeds of sale of wire after payment of expense - 81-4-108. Disposal of proceeds of sale of wire after payment...

Part 2. Animals Unlawfully Running at Large

81-4-201. Animals running at large - 81-4-201. Animals running at large. It is unlawful for an...

81-4-202. Penalties - 81-4-202. Penalties. (1) Any person violating 81-4-201 is guilty of...

81-4-203. Open range defined - 81-4-203. Open range defined. In 81-4-204, 81-4-207, and 81-4-208, the...

81-4-204. Male equine animals not to run on open range - 81-4-204. Male equine animals not to run on open range....

81-4-205. Male equine animals running at large as nuisance -- abatement - 81-4-205. Male equine animals running at large as nuisance --...

81-4-206. Killing animal to prevent injury not prohibited - 81-4-206. Killing animal to prevent injury not prohibited. Sections 81-4-203...

81-4-207. Castration of animals running at large -- notice to owner -- expense and charges - 81-4-207. Castration of animals running at large -- notice to...

81-4-208. Killing of animal running at large -- notice -- posting and service - 81-4-208. Killing of animal running at large -- notice --...

81-4-209. Penalty for violations - 81-4-209. Penalty for violations. An owner, person, firm, corporation, or...

81-4-210. Only purebred bulls to run at large -- limitation on time - 81-4-210. Only purebred bulls to run at large -- limitation...

81-4-211. Female breeding cattle, purebred bull to accompany - 81-4-211. Female breeding cattle, purebred bull to accompany. (1) Any...

81-4-212. Castration of violating bulls - 81-4-212. Castration of violating bulls. A bull found running at...

81-4-213. Penalty - 81-4-213. Penalty. Any person or persons, firm, company, or corporation...

81-4-214. Branding animals running at large -- running irons prohibited - 81-4-214. Branding animals running at large -- running irons prohibited....

81-4-215. Liability of owners of stock for trespass - 81-4-215. Liability of owners of stock for trespass. If any...

81-4-216. Damage to planted trees - 81-4-216. Damage to planted trees. In case of any damage...

81-4-217. Retention of trespassing stock - 81-4-217. Retention of trespassing stock. (1) If an animal breaks...

81-4-218. Marking land and mining claims in national forest - 81-4-218. Marking land and mining claims in national forest. It...

81-4-219. Method of marking - 81-4-219. Method of marking. For the purposes of 81-4-218 through...

81-4-220. Marking -- right of action against trespassing stock - 81-4-220. Marking -- right of action against trespassing stock. A...

Part 3. Herd Districts

81-4-301. Herd districts -- creation, size, and location - 81-4-301. Herd districts -- creation, size, and location. (1) Herd...

81-4-302. Dissolution - 81-4-302. Dissolution. (1) When a petition praying that any established...

81-4-303. Exclusion of government land - 81-4-303. Exclusion of government land. Any tract of land embraced...

81-4-304. Joint herd districts - 81-4-304. Joint herd districts. Herd districts may be created jointly...

81-4-305. Changing time when herd districts will be in effect -- petition -- notice -- hearing - 81-4-305. Changing time when herd districts will be in effect...

81-4-306. Penalty for permitting animals to run at large in herd districts - 81-4-306. Penalty for permitting animals to run at large in...

81-4-307. Trespassing animals in herd district -- retention for damages and costs - 81-4-307. Trespassing animals in herd district -- retention for damages...

81-4-308. Retrieval of impounded animals -- misdemeanor -- penalty - 81-4-308. Retrieval of impounded animals -- misdemeanor -- penalty. A...

81-4-309. Unlawful introduction of livestock into herd district a misdemeanor -- penalty - 81-4-309. Unlawful introduction of livestock into herd district a misdemeanor...

81-4-310. Annexation into existing herd district - 81-4-310. Annexation into existing herd district. (1) Owners or possessors...

81-4-311. Duty to build and maintain fences - 81-4-311. Duty to build and maintain fences. Upon creation of...

81-4-312. through 81-4-320 reserved - 81-4-312 through 81-4-320 reserved.

81-4-321. Definition - 81-4-321. Definition. The term "horses" when used in 81-4-321 through...

81-4-322. Horse herd districts -- size -- location -- petition -- notice and hearing -- abolishment - 81-4-322. Horse herd districts -- size -- location -- petition...

81-4-323. Petition to dissolve horse herd district -- hearing and notice -- order of county commissioners - 81-4-323. Petition to dissolve horse herd district -- hearing and...

81-4-324. Horses running at large in herd district prohibited - 81-4-324. Horses running at large in herd district prohibited. All...

81-4-325. Penalty and liability for horses wrongfully entering on premises in horse herd district - 81-4-325. Penalty and liability for horses wrongfully entering on premises...

81-4-326. Retention and sale of horses for damages and care -- procedure - 81-4-326. Retention and sale of horses for damages and care...

81-4-327. Sale of horses -- disposition of proceeds - 81-4-327. Sale of horses -- disposition of proceeds. (1) Prior...

81-4-328. Liability of officers - 81-4-328. Liability of officers. No officer, board, or employee of...

Part 4. Impoundment of Livestock in Municipalities

81-4-401. Certain livestock not to run at large in municipalities - 81-4-401. Certain livestock not to run at large in municipalities....

81-4-402. Punishment for permitting trespass of livestock - 81-4-402. Punishment for permitting trespass of livestock. Any person owning...

81-4-403. Impounding animals -- duties of cities and towns - 81-4-403. Impounding animals -- duties of cities and towns. When...

81-4-404. Contents of notice - 81-4-404. Contents of notice. Said notice shall be in writing...

81-4-405. Service upon owner - 81-4-405. Service upon owner. If the owner of livestock described...

81-4-406. Service on department of livestock - 81-4-406. Service on department of livestock. If the owner of...

81-4-407. Service by mail - 81-4-407. Service by mail. Service of such notice may be...

81-4-408. Duty of officers to ascertain brands - 81-4-408. Duty of officers to ascertain brands. It shall be...

81-4-409. Department to ascertain owner -- notice - 81-4-409. Department to ascertain owner -- notice. When the notice...

81-4-410. Provisions mandatory - 81-4-410. Provisions mandatory. The provisions of this part are mandatory,...

Part 5. Roundup of Abandoned Horses

81-4-501. Definitions - 81-4-501. Definitions. Unless the context requires otherwise, in this part...

81-4-502. Abandoned horses on public range declared public nuisance subject to condemnation -- right of owner - 81-4-502. Abandoned horses on public range declared public nuisance subject...

81-4-503. Roundup of abandoned horses -- petition -- expenses - 81-4-503. Roundup of abandoned horses -- petition -- expenses. (1)...

81-4-504. Notice of holding roundup -- publication -- form - 81-4-504. Notice of holding roundup -- publication -- form. Notice...

81-4-505. Roundup supervisor -- duties -- bond - 81-4-505. Roundup supervisor -- duties -- bond. (1) All roundups...

81-4-506. Sale of abandoned horses - 81-4-506. Sale of abandoned horses. All abandoned horses taken up...

81-4-507. Gathering horses in roundup district before roundup unlawful -- rights of owner - 81-4-507. Gathering horses in roundup district before roundup unlawful --...

81-4-508. Claim of owner -- cost of keeping and feeding horses - 81-4-508. Claim of owner -- cost of keeping and feeding...

81-4-509. Proof of ownership -- payment of taxes and penalties -- decision of commissioners on claim - 81-4-509. Proof of ownership -- payment of taxes and penalties...

81-4-510. Notice of sale of abandoned horses -- form -- time of sale -- title - 81-4-510. Notice of sale of abandoned horses -- form --...

81-4-511. Assessment of horses taken in roundup - 81-4-511. Assessment of horses taken in roundup. Following a roundup...

81-4-512. Disposition of proceeds -- abandoned horse fund -- use of fund - 81-4-512. Disposition of proceeds -- abandoned horse fund -- use...

81-4-513. Report of roundup supervisor -- disposition of copies - 81-4-513. Report of roundup supervisor -- disposition of copies. The...

81-4-514. Transfer of moneys of abandoned horse fund to general fund - 81-4-514. Transfer of moneys of abandoned horse fund to general...

81-4-515. Liability of officers and employees - 81-4-515. Liability of officers and employees. No officer, board, or...

81-4-516. Limitation of powers or duties of officers - 81-4-516. Limitation of powers or duties of officers. Except as...

Part 6. Estrays

81-4-601. Estray defined - 81-4-601. Estray defined. In this part, "estray" means a horse,...

81-4-602. Estrays -- department authorized to take possession - 81-4-602. Estrays -- department authorized to take possession. The department...

81-4-603. Taking up and disposition of estrays -- advertisement - 81-4-603. Taking up and disposition of estrays -- advertisement. (1)...

81-4-604. Sale at public auction -- branding - 81-4-604. Sale at public auction -- branding. On the date...

81-4-605. Expenses, how paid -- disposition of proceeds of sale - 81-4-605. Expenses, how paid -- disposition of proceeds of sale....

81-4-606. Publication of description of estrays sold -- disposition of proceeds remaining in state treasury - 81-4-606. Publication of description of estrays sold -- disposition of...

81-4-607. Repealed - 81-4-607. Repealed. Sec. 21, Ch. 166, L. 1989. History: En....

81-4-608. Repealed - 81-4-608. Repealed. Sec. 21, Ch. 166, L. 1989. History: En....

81-4-609. Repealed - 81-4-609. Repealed. Sec. 21, Ch. 166, L. 1989. History: En....

81-4-610. Repealed - 81-4-610. Repealed. Sec. 21, Ch. 166, L. 1989. History: En....

81-4-611. through 81-4-620 reserved - 81-4-611 through 81-4-620 reserved.

81-4-621. Penalties - 81-4-621. Penalties. A person who, for that person's own use...

Chapter 5. Unlawful Transporting or Driving of Livestock

Part 1. Unlawful Driving of Animals

81-5-101. Moving livestock from customary range forbidden - 81-5-101. Moving livestock from customary range forbidden. (1) A person...

81-5-102. Driving animals upon railroad track - 81-5-102. Driving animals upon railroad track. If a person willfully...

81-5-103. Abandonment of sheep -- penalty - 81-5-103. Abandonment of sheep -- penalty. A person who has,...

81-5-104. Stolen livestock -- seizure and forfeiture of vehicle and certain other property used in theft or transportation - 81-5-104. Stolen livestock -- seizure and forfeiture of vehicle and...

81-5-105. Repealed - 81-5-105. Repealed. Sec. 9, Ch. 563, L. 1985. History: En....

81-5-106. Renumbered 81-5-110 - 81-5-106. Renumbered 81-5-110. Code Commissioner, 1985.

81-5-107. Renumbered 81-5-111 - 81-5-107. Renumbered 81-5-111. Code Commissioner, 1985.

81-5-108. Answer to allegations concerning use of property - 81-5-108. Answer to allegations concerning use of property. Within 20...

81-5-109. Presumption -- hearing -- disposition of vehicle and other property - 81-5-109. Presumption -- hearing -- disposition of vehicle and other...

81-5-110. Sale at public auction -- retention of property - 81-5-110. Sale at public auction -- retention of property. (1)...

81-5-111. Disposition of proceeds - 81-5-111. Disposition of proceeds. (1) After deducting the expenses of...

81-5-112. Permit system for transportation of sheep -- penalty - 81-5-112. Permit system for transportation of sheep -- penalty. (1)...

81-5-113. through 81-5-120 reserved - 81-5-113 through 81-5-120 reserved.

81-5-121. Permit and inspection system for transportation of bison - 81-5-121. Permit and inspection system for transportation of bison. (1)...

Part 2. Transportation of Sheep (Repealed)

81-5-201. Repealed - 81-5-201. Repealed. Sec. 2, Ch. 175, L. 1989. History: (1)En....

81-5-202. Repealed - 81-5-202. Repealed. Sec. 2, Ch. 175, L. 1989. History: En....

81-5-203. Repealed - 81-5-203. Repealed. Sec. 2, Ch. 175, L. 1989. History: En....

81-5-204. Repealed - 81-5-204. Repealed. Sec. 2, Ch. 175, L. 1989. History: En....

Chapter 6. Livestock Protective Associations

Part 1. Livestock Protective Committees

81-6-101. Petition for county livestock protective committee -- members -- term - 81-6-101. Petition for county livestock protective committee -- members --...

81-6-102. Organization of committee -- officers -- meetings - 81-6-102. Organization of committee -- officers -- meetings. The county...

81-6-103. Powers and duties of committee - 81-6-103. Powers and duties of committee. The county livestock protective...

81-6-104. Fee -- special fund - 81-6-104. Fee -- special fund. The county livestock protective committee...

81-6-105. Special livestock deputy -- duties -- compensation - 81-6-105. Special livestock deputy -- duties -- compensation. The county...

81-6-106. Discontinuing county livestock protective committee - 81-6-106. Discontinuing county livestock protective committee. Upon receipt of a...

81-6-107. Cooperation with committee by adjoining county - 81-6-107. Cooperation with committee by adjoining county. The board of...

81-6-108. County participation in defraying part of administrative expenses - 81-6-108. County participation in defraying part of administrative expenses. Nothing...

Part 2. Cattle Protective Districts

81-6-201. Formation of districts in two or more counties authorized -- petition of cattle owners -- declaration by county commissioners - 81-6-201. Formation of districts in two or more counties authorized...

81-6-202. Selection of cattle protective committee members - 81-6-202. Selection of cattle protective committee members. Each county wholly...

81-6-203. Powers and duties of protective committees - 81-6-203. Powers and duties of protective committees. District cattle protective...

81-6-204. Fee -- deposit of proceeds -- multiple-county district - 81-6-204. Fee -- deposit of proceeds -- multiple-county district. The...

81-6-205. Removal of area from protective district -- discontinuance of district -- fee saved - 81-6-205. Removal of area from protective district -- discontinuance of...

81-6-206. Formation of county district authorized -- petition of cattle owners -- declaration by county commissioners - 81-6-206. Formation of county district authorized -- petition of cattle...

81-6-207. Selection of cattle protective committee members - 81-6-207. Selection of cattle protective committee members. Each cattle protective...

81-6-208. Powers and duties of protective committees - 81-6-208. Powers and duties of protective committees. Such district cattle...

81-6-209. Fee -- deposit of proceeds -- single-county district - 81-6-209. Fee -- deposit of proceeds -- single-county district. The...

81-6-210. Discontinuance of district -- fee saved - 81-6-210. Discontinuance of district -- fee saved. Upon receipt of...

Part 3. Livestock Crimestoppers

81-6-301. Short title - 81-6-301. Short title. This part may be cited as the...

81-6-302. Definitions - 81-6-302. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions...

81-6-303. through 81-6-310 reserved - 81-6-303 through 81-6-310 reserved.

81-6-311. Functions of commission - 81-6-311. Functions of commission. The commission shall recommend to the...

81-6-312. Compensation - 81-6-312. Compensation. Members of the commission may receive no salary...

81-6-313. Powers and duties of department -- rules - 81-6-313. Powers and duties of department -- rules. (1) The...

81-6-314. Confidentiality - 81-6-314. Confidentiality. The identity of a person submitting information under...

Chapter 7. Predatory Animal Control

Part 1. Predatory Animal Control

81-7-101. Definition - 81-7-101. Definition. For the purpose of this part, the term...

81-7-102. Department to supervise destruction of predatory animals -- cooperation with other agencies -- administration of money - 81-7-102. Department to supervise destruction of predatory animals -- cooperation...

81-7-103. Administration of funds by department - 81-7-103. Administration of funds by department. Except as provided in...

81-7-104. Predator control money -- use of proceeds - 81-7-104. Predator control money -- use of proceeds. (1) In...

81-7-105. Disposition of proceeds from sale of skins, hides, and specimens -- presenting to museums - 81-7-105. Disposition of proceeds from sale of skins, hides, and...

81-7-106. Predatory animal state special revenue account - 81-7-106. Predatory animal state special revenue account. (1) There is...

81-7-107. through 81-7-110 reserved - 81-7-107 through 81-7-110 reserved.

81-7-111. Evidence of killing by bounty claimant - 81-7-111. Evidence of killing by bounty claimant. (1) Any person...

81-7-112. Bounty inspectors - 81-7-112. Bounty inspectors. The sheriff of a county and undersheriffs...

81-7-113. Claim for bounty - 81-7-113. Claim for bounty. (1) A sheriff, undersheriff, and deputy...

81-7-114. Certificate and record of sheriff - 81-7-114. Certificate and record of sheriff. (1) Upon receiving the...

81-7-115. Duty of county clerk - 81-7-115. Duty of county clerk. (1) The county clerk shall,...

81-7-116. Bounty claims and certificates to be filed with department - 81-7-116. Bounty claims and certificates to be filed with department....

81-7-117. Department to examine claims and certificates -- approval or disapproval of claims - 81-7-117. Department to examine claims and certificates -- approval or...

81-7-118. Fee for purpose of paying bounty claims -- limitation on fee - 81-7-118. Fee for purpose of paying bounty claims -- limitation...

81-7-119. Repealed - 81-7-119. Repealed. Sec. 8, Ch. 214, L. 1997. History: En....

81-7-120. Use of funds remaining after payment of bounties -- sale of furs, skins, and specimens -- presentation to museums - 81-7-120. Use of funds remaining after payment of bounties --...

81-7-121. Falsifying certificates or affidavits -- penalty - 81-7-121. Falsifying certificates or affidavits -- penalty. A person who...

81-7-122. Penalty for fraudulent claims - 81-7-122. Penalty for fraudulent claims. A person who patches up...

81-7-123. Voluntary wolf mitigation account - 81-7-123. Voluntary wolf mitigation account. (1) There is a voluntary...

Part 2. County Bounty Program

81-7-201. County fee for bounties on predatory animals -- definition - 81-7-201. County fee for bounties on predatory animals -- definition....

81-7-202. Repealed - 81-7-202. Repealed. Sec. 5, Ch. 78, L. 2017. History: En....

81-7-203. County bounty fund - 81-7-203. County bounty fund. The tax collected under this part...

81-7-204. Presentation of skins -- affidavit - 81-7-204. Presentation of skins -- affidavit. A person claiming bounty...

81-7-205. County clerk to provide forms - 81-7-205. County clerk to provide forms. The county clerk shall...

81-7-206. Existing bounty laws not affected - 81-7-206. Existing bounty laws not affected. Nothing in this part...

Part 3. County Predator Control for Protection of Sheep

81-7-301. Definition - 81-7-301. Definition. The word "owners" or "persons" shall include natural...

81-7-302. County commissioners to conduct predatory animal control program for protection of sheep - 81-7-302. County commissioners to conduct predatory animal control program for...

81-7-303. County commissioners permitted to require per capita license fee on sheep - 81-7-303. County commissioners permitted to require per capita license fee...

81-7-304. Proceeds of furs and skins taken - 81-7-304. Proceeds of furs and skins taken. All furs, skins,...

81-7-305. Duty of county commissioners -- petition of sheep owners -- license fees - 81-7-305. Duty of county commissioners -- petition of sheep owners...

Part 4. Dogs

81-7-401. Killing of dogs harassing, destroying, or injuring stock -- notice to owner -- penalty - 81-7-401. Killing of dogs harassing, destroying, or injuring stock --...

81-7-402. Liability of owner of dog for damages to livestock or poultry - 81-7-402. Liability of owner of dog for damages to livestock...

81-7-403. Dogging livestock - 81-7-403. Dogging livestock. Any person who permits or directs any...

Part 5. Aerial Hunting of Predatory Animals

81-7-501. Aerial hunting prohibited -- exceptions - 81-7-501. Aerial hunting prohibited -- exceptions. (1) Except as provided...

81-7-502. Rulemaking authority - 81-7-502. Rulemaking authority. The department of livestock may adopt rules...

81-7-503. Residency requirement - 81-7-503. Residency requirement. No person not having residence and domicile...

81-7-504. Duration of permit -- fee - 81-7-504. Duration of permit -- fee. The department of livestock...

81-7-505. Resident landowners authorized to aerially hunt over their own lands without permit -- conditions - 81-7-505. Resident landowners authorized to aerially hunt over their own...

81-7-506. Prohibition against harassing livestock - 81-7-506. Prohibition against harassing livestock. While engaged in flying an...

81-7-507. through 81-7-510 reserved - 81-7-507 through 81-7-510 reserved.

81-7-511. Penalty -- revocation of permit - 81-7-511. Penalty -- revocation of permit. Any person convicted of...

81-7-512. Enforcement - 81-7-512. Enforcement. (1) Investigations of violations of this part, arrests,...

Part 6. County Predator Control for Protection of Cattle

81-7-601. Definition - 81-7-601. Definition. As used in this part, the word "owners"...

81-7-602. County commissioners authorized to establish predatory animal control program for protection of cattle - 81-7-602. County commissioners authorized to establish predatory animal control program...

81-7-603. County commissioners permitted to require per capita license fee on cattle - 81-7-603. County commissioners permitted to require per capita license fee...

81-7-604. Proceeds of skins taken - 81-7-604. Proceeds of skins taken. All furs, skins, and other...

81-7-605. Duty of county commissioners -- petition of cattle owners -- license fees - 81-7-605. Duty of county commissioners -- petition of cattle owners...

Chapter 8. Marketing

Part 1. Livestock Markets (Repealed)

81-8-101. Repealed - 81-8-101. Repealed. Sec. 37, Ch. 566, L. 1979. History: En....

81-8-102. Repealed - 81-8-102. Repealed. Sec. 37, Ch. 566, L. 1979. History: En....

81-8-103. Repealed - 81-8-103. Repealed. Sec. 37, Ch. 566, L. 1979. History: En....

81-8-104. Repealed - 81-8-104. Repealed. Sec. 37, Ch. 566, L. 1979. History: En....

81-8-105. Repealed - 81-8-105. Repealed. Sec. 37, Ch. 566, L. 1979. History: En....

81-8-106. Repealed - 81-8-106. Repealed. Sec. 37, Ch. 566, L. 1979. History: En....

81-8-107. Repealed - 81-8-107. Repealed. Sec. 37, Ch. 566, L. 1979. History: En....

81-8-108. Repealed - 81-8-108. Repealed. Sec. 37, Ch. 566, L. 1979. History: En....

81-8-109. Repealed - 81-8-109. Repealed. Sec. 37, Ch. 566, L. 1979. History: En....

81-8-110. through 81-8-120 reserved - 81-8-110 through 81-8-120 reserved.

81-8-121. Repealed - 81-8-121. Repealed. Sec. 37, Ch. 566, L. 1979. History: En....

81-8-122. Repealed - 81-8-122. Repealed. Sec. 37, Ch. 566, L. 1979. History: En....

81-8-123. Repealed - 81-8-123. Repealed. Sec. 37, Ch. 566, L. 1979. History: En....

81-8-124. Repealed - 81-8-124. Repealed. Sec. 37, Ch. 566, L. 1979. History: En....

81-8-125. Repealed - 81-8-125. Repealed. Sec. 37, Ch. 566, L. 1979. History: (1),...

81-8-126. Repealed - 81-8-126. Repealed. Sec. 37, Ch. 566, L. 1979. History: En....

81-8-127. Repealed - 81-8-127. Repealed. Sec. 37, Ch. 566, L. 1979. History: En....

81-8-128. Repealed - 81-8-128. Repealed. Sec. 37, Ch. 566, L. 1979. History: En....

81-8-129. Repealed - 81-8-129. Repealed. Sec. 37, Ch. 566, L. 1979. History: En....

81-8-130. Repealed - 81-8-130. Repealed. Sec. 37, Ch. 566, L. 1979. History: En....

81-8-131. Repealed - 81-8-131. Repealed. Sec. 37, Ch. 566, L. 1979. History: En....

81-8-132. Repealed - 81-8-132. Repealed. Sec. 37, Ch. 566, L. 1979. History: En....

81-8-133. Repealed - 81-8-133. Repealed. Sec. 37, Ch. 566, L. 1979. History: En....

Part 2. Livestock Markets and Dealers

81-8-201. Repealed - 81-8-201. Repealed. Sec. 37, Ch. 566, L. 1979. History: En....

81-8-202. Repealed - 81-8-202. Repealed. Sec. 37, Ch. 566, L. 1979. History: En....

81-8-203. Repealed - 81-8-203. Repealed. Sec. 37, Ch. 566, L. 1979. History: En....

81-8-204. Repealed - 81-8-204. Repealed. Sec. 37, Ch. 566, L. 1979. History: En....

81-8-205. Repealed - 81-8-205. Repealed. Sec. 37, Ch. 566, L. 1979. History: En....

81-8-206. Repealed - 81-8-206. Repealed. Sec. 37, Ch. 566, L. 1979. History: En....

81-8-207. Repealed - 81-8-207. Repealed. Sec. 37, Ch. 566, L. 1979. History: En....

81-8-208. Repealed - 81-8-208. Repealed. Sec. 37, Ch. 566, L. 1979. History: En....

81-8-209. Repealed - 81-8-209. Repealed. Sec. 37, Ch. 566, L. 1979. History: En....

81-8-210. Repealed - 81-8-210. Repealed. Sec. 37, Ch. 566, L. 1979. History: En....

81-8-211. Short title - 81-8-211. Short title. This part may be cited as the...

81-8-212. Purpose - 81-8-212. Purpose. The purpose of this part is to: (1)...

81-8-213. Definitions - 81-8-213. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions...

81-8-214. Regulation of certain nonmarket sales - 81-8-214. Regulation of certain nonmarket sales. (1) A person not...

81-8-215. Quarantine of diseased animals - 81-8-215. Quarantine of diseased animals. If the livestock inspector at...

81-8-216. Penalties - 81-8-216. Penalties. (1) A person who knowingly violates any provision...

81-8-217. Jurisdiction - 81-8-217. Jurisdiction. The justices' courts have jurisdiction of all misdemeanor...

81-8-218. through 81-8-230 reserved - 81-8-218 through 81-8-230 reserved.

81-8-231. Duties of department - 81-8-231. Duties of department. The department shall: (1) supervise and...

81-8-232. Posting of certificate or license - 81-8-232. Posting of certificate or license. A person who is...

81-8-233. Title warranty of livestock sold - 81-8-233. Title warranty of livestock sold. A livestock market or...

81-8-234. Financial responsibility - 81-8-234. Financial responsibility. (1) Every livestock market or livestock dealer...

81-8-235. Penalties for financial violations - 81-8-235. Penalties for financial violations. (1) A person found, after...

81-8-236. Injunctive remedy - 81-8-236. Injunctive remedy. The operation of a livestock market or...

81-8-237. through 81-8-250 reserved - 81-8-237 through 81-8-250 reserved.

81-8-251. Certificate to operate livestock market required -- application - 81-8-251. Certificate to operate livestock market required -- application. (1)...

81-8-252. Hearing on application for certificate -- decision - 81-8-252. Hearing on application for certificate -- decision. (1) Upon...

81-8-253. Transfer of certificate - 81-8-253. Transfer of certificate. The department may approve the transfer...

81-8-254. Cancellation or suspension of certificate - 81-8-254. Cancellation or suspension of certificate. (1) The department may...

81-8-255. Appeal by holder of or applicant for certificate - 81-8-255. Appeal by holder of or applicant for certificate. An...

81-8-256. Fee to operate livestock market - 81-8-256. Fee to operate livestock market. A person operating a...

81-8-257. Repealed - 81-8-257. Repealed. Sec. 29, Ch. 444, L. 1983. History: En....

81-8-258. Records and reports - 81-8-258. Records and reports. Each livestock market shall keep accounts,...

81-8-259. Occasional off-premises sales - 81-8-259. Occasional off-premises sales. (1) The department may authorize occasional...

81-8-260. Dispersal sales - 81-8-260. Dispersal sales. Dispersal sales conducted through a livestock market...

81-8-261. Inspection of public markets - 81-8-261. Inspection of public markets. Livestock inspectors, including stock inspectors...

81-8-262. Sale of animals of unknown ownership - 81-8-262. Sale of animals of unknown ownership. (1) If there...

81-8-263. Duties when ownership in doubt - 81-8-263. Duties when ownership in doubt. An operator of a...

81-8-264. Satellite video livestock auction market -- license to transact business -- license fee -- contract -- renewal - 81-8-264. Satellite video livestock auction market -- license to transact...

81-8-265. Refusal to issue or renew license -- suspension or revocation - 81-8-265. Refusal to issue or renew license -- suspension or...

81-8-266. through 81-8-270 reserved - 81-8-266 through 81-8-270 reserved.

81-8-271. License to operate as livestock dealer -- application - 81-8-271. License to operate as livestock dealer -- application. (1)...

81-8-272. Issuance of livestock dealer's license - 81-8-272. Issuance of livestock dealer's license. When an applicant has...

81-8-273. Refusal to issue or renew license - 81-8-273. Refusal to issue or renew license. (1) The department...

81-8-274. Suspension or revocation of license - 81-8-274. Suspension or revocation of license. (1) Whenever the department...

81-8-275. Termination of license - 81-8-275. Termination of license. A license issued under this part...

81-8-276. Annual fee and financial statement - 81-8-276. Annual fee and financial statement. Livestock dealers shall pay...

81-8-277. Repealed - 81-8-277. Repealed. Sec. 7, Ch. 401, L. 1989. History: En....

81-8-278. Records - 81-8-278. Records. A livestock dealer shall maintain records that disclose...

81-8-279. Penalties - 81-8-279. Penalties. (1) A person who violates any provision of...

Part 3. Security Interests Concerning Livestock

81-8-301. Notices of security agreements -- renewals -- assignments - 81-8-301. Notices of security agreements -- renewals -- assignments. (1)...

81-8-302. Contents of notices - 81-8-302. Contents of notices. The notices must consist of a...

81-8-303. Duty of secured parties to file satisfactions of security agreements - 81-8-303. Duty of secured parties to file satisfactions of security...

81-8-304. Fees - 81-8-304. Fees. The department shall charge a fee for filing...

81-8-305. Department of livestock not responsible for collection or payment of money under security agreements - 81-8-305. Department of livestock not responsible for collection or payment...

81-8-306. through 81-8-310 reserved - 81-8-306 through 81-8-310 reserved.

81-8-311. Range stock -- taking possession under process - 81-8-311. Range stock -- taking possession under process. Whenever it...

81-8-312. Possession under a mortgage -- how acquired - 81-8-312. Possession under a mortgage -- how acquired. If it...

81-8-313. Limitation of period of possession - 81-8-313. Limitation of period of possession. When the copy of...

81-8-314. Duty of county clerk and recorder of marks and brands to record papers - 81-8-314. Duty of county clerk and recorder of marks and...

81-8-315. Sale of property under supplementary writ - 81-8-315. Sale of property under supplementary writ. When an officer...

Part 4. Sale of Baby Animals

81-8-401. Certain dealings in baby animals unlawful - 81-8-401. Certain dealings in baby animals unlawful. (1) Except as...

81-8-402. Penalties - 81-8-402. Penalties. Violation of 81-8-401 is a misdemeanor and any...

Part 5. Sale of Registered Livestock

81-8-501. Sale of animals under false registration certificates -- changing markings -- auctioneer - 81-8-501. Sale of animals under false registration certificates -- changing...

81-8-502. Penalty - 81-8-502. Penalty. Any person, persons, company, or corporation violating 81-8-501...

81-8-503. Expenditures for purebred livestock shows and sales - 81-8-503. Expenditures for purebred livestock shows and sales. A board...

81-8-504. Tax levy authorized - 81-8-504. Tax levy authorized. For the purpose of defraying the...

Part 6. Pork Research and Marketing (Repealed)

81-8-601. Repealed - 81-8-601. Repealed. Sec. 1, Ch. 21, L. 1995. History: En....

81-8-602. Repealed - 81-8-602. Repealed. Sec. 1, Ch. 21, L. 1995. History: En....

81-8-603. Repealed - 81-8-603. Repealed. Sec. 1, Ch. 21, L. 1995. History: En....

81-8-604. Repealed - 81-8-604. Repealed. Sec. 1, Ch. 21, L. 1995. History: En....

81-8-605. Repealed - 81-8-605. Repealed. Sec. 1, Ch. 21, L. 1995. History: En....

81-8-606. Repealed - 81-8-606. Repealed. Sec. 1, Ch. 21, L. 1995. History: En....

81-8-607. Repealed - 81-8-607. Repealed. Sec. 1, Ch. 21, L. 1995. History: En....

81-8-608. Repealed - 81-8-608. Repealed. Sec. 1, Ch. 21, L. 1995. History: En....

81-8-609. Repealed - 81-8-609. Repealed. Sec. 1, Ch. 21, L. 1995. History: En....

81-8-610. Repealed - 81-8-610. Repealed. Sec. 1, Ch. 21, L. 1995. History: En....

81-8-611. Repealed - 81-8-611. Repealed. Sec. 1, Ch. 21, L. 1995. History: En....

81-8-612. Repealed - 81-8-612. Repealed. Sec. 1, Ch. 21, L. 1995. History: En....

81-8-613. Repealed - 81-8-613. Repealed. Sec. 4, Ch. 291, L. 1981. History: En....

Part 7. Quality Label

81-8-701. Definitions - 81-8-701. Definitions. Unless the context requires otherwise, in this part...

81-8-702. Montana quality label - 81-8-702. Montana quality label. The department of livestock may make...

81-8-703. Limitation on use of label - 81-8-703. Limitation on use of label. The Montana quality label...

81-8-704. Procurement and use of labels -- information concerning -- disposal of moneys - 81-8-704. Procurement and use of labels -- information concerning --...

81-8-705. Wrongful use of label -- penalty -- injunction -- prosecutions - 81-8-705. Wrongful use of label -- penalty -- injunction --...

Part 8. Beef Research and Marketing (Repealed)

81-8-801. Repealed - 81-8-801. Repealed. Sec. 21, Ch. 166, L. 1989. History: En....

81-8-802. Repealed - 81-8-802. Repealed. Sec. 21, Ch. 166, L. 1989. History: En....

81-8-803. Repealed - 81-8-803. Repealed. Sec. 21, Ch. 166, L. 1989. History: En....

81-8-804. Repealed - 81-8-804. Repealed. Sec. 21, Ch. 166, L. 1989. History: En....

81-8-805. Repealed - 81-8-805. Repealed. Sec. 21, Ch. 166, L. 1989. History: En....

Part 9. Beef Promotion and Marketing

81-8-901. Beef promotion and marketing -- powers and duties of department -- contract - 81-8-901. Beef promotion and marketing -- powers and duties of...

81-8-902. Department not liable for collection of assessment -- inspection - 81-8-902. Department not liable for collection of assessment -- inspection....

Chapter 9. Slaughter

Part 1. General Provisions

81-9-101. Repealed - 81-9-101. Repealed. Sec. 24, Ch. 577, L. 1987. History: En....

81-9-102. Repealed - 81-9-102. Repealed. Sec. 24, Ch. 577, L. 1987. History: (1)...

81-9-103. Repealed - 81-9-103. Repealed. Sec. 24, Ch. 577, L. 1987. History: En....

81-9-104. Enactment -- provisions -- interstate cooperative program - 81-9-104. (Effective on occurrence of contingency -- temporary) Enactment --...

81-9-105. through 81-9-110 reserved - 81-9-105 through 81-9-110 reserved.

81-9-111. Hide certificates -- inspection of hides before disposal -- person slaughtering cattle or horses to exhibit hides - 81-9-111. Hide certificates -- inspection of hides before disposal --...

81-9-112. Inspection and marking of hides and meat of slaughtered cattle or horses -- records -- bill of sale -- when inspection not necessary - 81-9-112. Inspection and marking of hides and meat of slaughtered...

81-9-113. Fees for inspection - 81-9-113. Fees for inspection. The state or deputy state stock...

81-9-114. Duty to report violations - 81-9-114. Duty to report violations. A person required to be...

81-9-115. Unlawful to purchase uninspected hide or carcass -- exception - 81-9-115. Unlawful to purchase uninspected hide or carcass -- exception....

81-9-116. Officers' authority concerning enforcement -- seizure and sale of meat held in violation - 81-9-116. Officers' authority concerning enforcement -- seizure and sale of...

81-9-117. Repealed - 81-9-117. Repealed. Sec. 24, Ch. 577, L. 1987. History: En....

81-9-118. Penalties for violation or falsifying records - 81-9-118. Penalties for violation or falsifying records. Any person who...

Part 2. Slaughterhouses Meat and Poultry Inspection

81-9-201. Meat establishment license -- fees and renewals - 81-9-201. Meat establishment license -- fees and renewals. (1) Except...

81-9-202. Exceptions of certain producers of meats - 81-9-202. Exceptions of certain producers of meats. (1) The owners...

81-9-203. Repealed - 81-9-203. Repealed. Sec. 24, Ch. 577, L. 1987. History: (1)En....

81-9-204. Repealed - 81-9-204. Repealed. Sec. 24, Ch. 577, L. 1987. History: En....

81-9-205. Repealed - 81-9-205. Repealed. Sec. 24, Ch. 577, L. 1987. History: En....

81-9-206. Repealed - 81-9-206. Repealed. Sec. 24, Ch. 577, L. 1987. History: (1)En....

81-9-207. Repealed - 81-9-207. Repealed. Sec. 24, Ch. 577, L. 1987. History: En....

81-9-208. through 81-9-215 reserved - 81-9-208 through 81-9-215 reserved.

81-9-216. Short title - 81-9-216. Short title. Sections 81-9-216 through 81-9-220 and 81-9-226 through...

81-9-217. Definitions - 81-9-217. Definitions. As used in 81-9-216 through 81-9-220 and 81-9-226...

81-9-218. Exemptions - 81-9-218. Exemptions. (1) The following persons are exempt from 81-9-201,...

81-9-219. Application - 81-9-219. Application. The provisions of 81-9-216 through 81-9-220 and 81-9-226...

81-9-220. Rules - 81-9-220. Rules. The board, upon the recommendation of the chief,...

81-9-221. through 81-9-225 reserved - 81-9-221 through 81-9-225 reserved.

81-9-226. Chief meat inspector -- deputies -- qualifications - 81-9-226. Chief meat inspector -- deputies -- qualifications. (1) There...

81-9-227. Application for state meat inspection service -- assignment of establishment number - 81-9-227. Application for state meat inspection service -- assignment of...

81-9-228. Inspection stamps - 81-9-228. Inspection stamps. (1) The board shall provide meat inspection...

81-9-229. Assignment of inspectors - 81-9-229. Assignment of inspectors. (1) The chief shall assign inspectors...

81-9-230. Antemortem and postmortem inspection required - 81-9-230. Antemortem and postmortem inspection required. (1) Official establishments must...

81-9-231. Condemnation and appeal - 81-9-231. Condemnation and appeal. The inspector at an official establishment...

81-9-232. Regulation of equine carcasses or products - 81-9-232. Regulation of equine carcasses or products. (1) Equines and...

81-9-233. Cooperation with state and federal authorities - 81-9-233. Cooperation with state and federal authorities. (1) In carrying...

81-9-234. Violations -- penalties - 81-9-234. Violations -- penalties. (1) Except as provided in 81-9-216...

81-9-235. Repealed - 81-9-235. Repealed. Sec. 2, Ch. 86, L. 2019. History: En....

81-9-236. Injunction - 81-9-236. Injunction. In addition to remedies provided in 81-9-216 through...

81-9-237. through 81-9-239 reserved - 81-9-237 through 81-9-239 reserved.

81-9-240. Equine slaughter or processing facilities -- no injunction to stop -- damages allowed for delay - 81-9-240. Equine slaughter or processing facilities -- no injunction to...

81-9-241. Judicial review of equine slaughter or processing facilities -- surety bond -- attorney fees -- venue - 81-9-241. Judicial review of equine slaughter or processing facilities --...

Part 3. Rendering or Disposal Plants

81-9-301. Licensing of rendering or disposal plants - 81-9-301. Licensing of rendering or disposal plants. (1) It is...

81-9-302. Power of department to adopt and enforce rules - 81-9-302. Power of department to adopt and enforce rules. The...

81-9-303. Power of department to restrain operation of rendering plant - 81-9-303. Power of department to restrain operation of rendering plant....

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Montana Code Annotated Title 81. Livestock

Montana Code Annotated
Title 81. Livestock