reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
MT Code § 81-8-311 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 81. Livestock|Chapter 8. Marketing|Part 3. Security Interests Concerning Livestock|81-8-311. Range stock -- taking possession under process

  81-8-311. Range stock -- taking possession under process. Whenever it is necessary for an officer or person charged with the service of process out of any of the courts of this state to take possession of any cattle or horses running at large and commonly known as range stock, between November 1 and the next succeeding May 15, it is a sufficient service of such process for the officer or person within 15 days after receiving the process for service to file a copy thereof with the county clerk of the county wherein such property is running at large, with a notice appended thereto stating the number as near as may be and a description of the stock by marks and brands, and stating that such property or a portion thereof, as the case may be, is attached or levied upon in pursuance of such process. Such officer or person shall make due return of the service of process.   History: En. Sec. 1, p. 111, L. 1885; re-en. Sec. 223, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 940, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6693, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9296, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 9296, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-4343; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 14, L. 1979.
MT Code § 81-8-312 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 81. Livestock|Chapter 8. Marketing|Part 3. Security Interests Concerning Livestock|81-8-312. Possession under a mortgage -- how acquired

  81-8-312. Possession under a mortgage -- how acquired. If it is necessary under the laws of this state for a party to any mortgage, assignment, bill of sale, or other contract, between November 1 and the succeeding May 15, to take possession of any cattle or horses in order to preserve the party's rights under a mortgage, assignment, bill of sale, or other contract, it is sufficient for the party to file a copy of the instrument under which the party claims, with a notice of the claim appended to the copy, with the general recorder of marks and brands within 5 days after it becomes necessary for the party to take custody and possession of the cattle or horses.   History: En. Sec. 2, p. 111, L. 1885; re-en. Sec. 224, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 941, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6694, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9297, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 9297, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 11-163, Ch. 264, L. 1963; R.C.M. 1947, 93-4344; amd. Sec. 2683, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 81-8-313 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 81. Livestock|Chapter 8. Marketing|Part 3. Security Interests Concerning Livestock|81-8-313. Limitation of period of possession

  81-8-313. Limitation of period of possession. When the copy of the process or instrument, with the proper notice appended thereto, is filed as hereinbefore provided, it has the same effect as if actual possession of said cattle and horses had been taken by the officer or person charged with the execution of such process, or the party required under said instrument to take the same, and shall continue to have such effect until actual possession of such property has been taken or had by the officer, person, or party aforesaid; provided, that such actual possession be had or taken prior to August 1 next succeeding.   History: En. Sec. 3, p. 112, L. 1885; re-en. Sec. 225, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 942, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6695, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9298, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 9298, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-4345.
MT Code § 81-8-314 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 81. Livestock|Chapter 8. Marketing|Part 3. Security Interests Concerning Livestock|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 brands to record papers. It is the duty of the county clerk and of the general recorder of marks and brands to file all papers deposited with them for that purpose, and required to be filed under the provisions of 81-8-311 through 81-8-313, and preserve the same as other records of their offices are preserved, and furnish to persons making inquiry about such files all necessary information concerning the same.   History: En. Sec. 4, p. 112, L. 1885; re-en. Sec. 226, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 943, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6696, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9299, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 9299, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 11-164, Ch. 264, L. 1963; R.C.M. 1947, 93-4346.
MT Code § 81-8-315 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 81. Livestock|Chapter 8. Marketing|Part 3. Security Interests Concerning Livestock|81-8-315. Sale of property under supplementary writ

  81-8-315. Sale of property under supplementary writ. When an officer into whose hands a writ of execution is placed has served the writ in accordance with 81-8-311 and made a return in accordance with the facts, at any time after service and return, within the time limited as provided in 81-8-313 to hold the property taken or levied upon under the writ, another writ of execution may be issued, which must be supplementary to the first writ, and in pursuance of which the officer or person charged with the service of the substitute writ may sell the property held by the first writ as provided in this part.   History: En. Sec. 5, p. 113, L. 1885; re-en. Sec. 227, 1st Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 944, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6697, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9300, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 9300, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-4347; amd. Sec. 2684, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 81-8-401 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 81. Livestock|Chapter 8. Marketing|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 provided in subsection (2), it is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to:   (a) sell, offer for sale, barter, or give away for commercial purposes baby chickens, ducklings, or other fowl, under 3 weeks of age, or rabbits under 2 months of age, as pets, toys, premiums, or novelties;   (b) color, dye, stain, or otherwise change the natural color of baby chickens, ducklings, or other fowl or rabbits; or   (c) bring or transport the same into the state.   (2) This section shall not be construed to prohibit the sale, dyeing, staining, or otherwise changing of the natural color, or display of such baby chickens, ducklings, or other fowl or such rabbits in proper facilities by breeders or stores engaged in the business of selling for purposes of breeding and raising.   History: En. 3-2110 by Sec. 1, Ch. 233, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 3-2110; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 143, L. 1985.
MT Code § 81-8-402 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 81. Livestock|Chapter 8. Marketing|Part 4. Sale of Baby Animals|81-8-402. Penalties

  81-8-402. Penalties. Violation of 81-8-401 is a misdemeanor and any person, firm, or corporation, other than one excepted in 81-8-401(2), violating any of the provisions thereof is, upon conviction, subject to a fine not exceeding the sum of $100 or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 30 days, or both.   History: En. 3-2111 by Sec. 2, Ch. 233, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 3-2111; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 143, L. 1985.
MT Code § 81-8-501 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 81. Livestock|Chapter 8. Marketing|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 markings -- auctioneer. (1) No person, company, or corporation shall:   (a) sell to another person or persons any animal with a certificate of registration or breeding that does not belong to said animal;   (b) change in any way the certificate of registration or breeding of any animal;   (c) falsely represent any production record of any cow or of any dam specified in any registration certificate;   (d) change the markings of any animal with the intent to deceive the purchaser.   (2) This section shall not apply to any auctioneer or agent acting in good faith under the direction of the owner.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 6, L. 1913; re-en. Sec. 3355, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 68, L. 1933; re-en. Sec. 3355, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 46-1205.
MT Code § 81-8-502 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 81. Livestock|Chapter 8. Marketing|Part 5. Sale of Registered Livestock|81-8-502. Penalty

  81-8-502. Penalty. Any person, persons, company, or corporation violating 81-8-501 shall be punished by a fine of not less than $25 or more than $500 or by imprisonment of not less than 10 days or more than 6 months or by both fine and imprisonment.   History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 6, L. 1913; re-en. Sec. 3356, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 3356, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 46-1206.
MT Code § 81-8-503 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 81. Livestock|Chapter 8. Marketing|Part 5. Sale of Registered Livestock|81-8-503. Expenditures for purebred livestock shows and sales

  81-8-503. Expenditures for purebred livestock shows and sales. A board of county commissioners may expend annually from the general fund of the county an amount for the purpose of conducting special purebred livestock shows and special purebred livestock sales within the county.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 60, L. 1945; R.C.M. 1947, 46-2201; amd. Sec. 238, Ch. 574, L. 2001.
MT Code § 81-8-504 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 81. Livestock|Chapter 8. Marketing|Part 5. Sale of Registered Livestock|81-8-504. Tax levy authorized

  81-8-504. Tax levy authorized. For the purpose of defraying the costs of purebred livestock shows and purebred livestock sales, the county commissioners may, subject to 15-10-420, levy a tax on the taxable value of all taxable property in the county. The taxes must be paid into the general fund of the county.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 60, L. 1945; R.C.M. 1947, 46-2202; amd. Sec. 150, Ch. 584, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 239, Ch. 574, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 453, L. 2005.
MT Code § 81-8-601 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 81. Livestock|Chapter 8. Marketing|Part 6. Pork Research and Marketing (Repealed)|81-8-601. Repealed

  81-8-601. Repealed. Sec. 1, Ch. 21, L. 1995.   History: En. 46-3101 by Sec. 1, Ch. 484, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 46-3101.
MT Code § 81-8-602 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 81. Livestock|Chapter 8. Marketing|Part 6. Pork Research and Marketing (Repealed)|81-8-602. Repealed

  81-8-602. Repealed. Sec. 1, Ch. 21, L. 1995.   History: En. 46-3102 by Sec. 2, Ch. 484, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 46-3102.
MT Code § 81-8-603 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 81. Livestock|Chapter 8. Marketing|Part 6. Pork Research and Marketing (Repealed)|81-8-603. Repealed

  81-8-603. Repealed. Sec. 1, Ch. 21, L. 1995.   History: En. 46-3103 by Sec. 4, Ch. 484, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 46-3103; amd. Sec. 18, Ch. 444, L. 1983.
MT Code § 81-8-604 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 81. Livestock|Chapter 8. Marketing|Part 6. Pork Research and Marketing (Repealed)|81-8-604. Repealed

  81-8-604. Repealed. Sec. 1, Ch. 21, L. 1995.   History: En. 46-3104 by Sec. 5, Ch. 484, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 46-3104.
MT Code § 81-8-605 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 81. Livestock|Chapter 8. Marketing|Part 6. Pork Research and Marketing (Repealed)|81-8-605. Repealed

  81-8-605. Repealed. Sec. 1, Ch. 21, L. 1995.   History: En. 46-3105 by Sec. 6, Ch. 484, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 46-3105; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 291, L. 1981.
MT Code § 81-8-606 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 81. Livestock|Chapter 8. Marketing|Part 6. Pork Research and Marketing (Repealed)|81-8-606. Repealed

  81-8-606. Repealed. Sec. 1, Ch. 21, L. 1995.   History: En. 46-3106 by Sec. 7, Ch. 484, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 46-3106.
MT Code § 81-8-607 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 81. Livestock|Chapter 8. Marketing|Part 6. Pork Research and Marketing (Repealed)|81-8-607. Repealed

  81-8-607. Repealed. Sec. 1, Ch. 21, L. 1995.   History: En. 46-3107 by Sec. 8, Ch. 484, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 46-3107; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 291, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 180, L. 1985.
MT Code § 81-8-608 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 81. Livestock|Chapter 8. Marketing|Part 6. Pork Research and Marketing (Repealed)|81-8-608. Repealed

  81-8-608. Repealed. Sec. 1, Ch. 21, L. 1995.   History: En. 46-3108 by Sec. 9, Ch. 484, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 46-3108.
MT Code § 81-8-609 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 81. Livestock|Chapter 8. Marketing|Part 6. Pork Research and Marketing (Repealed)|81-8-609. Repealed

  81-8-609. Repealed. Sec. 1, Ch. 21, L. 1995.   History: En. 46-3109 by Sec. 10, Ch. 484, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 46-3109; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 14, L. 1979.
MT Code § 81-8-610 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 81. Livestock|Chapter 8. Marketing|Part 6. Pork Research and Marketing (Repealed)|81-8-610. Repealed

  81-8-610. Repealed. Sec. 1, Ch. 21, L. 1995.   History: En. 46-3110 by Sec. 11, Ch. 484, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 46-3110; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 291, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 277, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 180, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 700, L. 1989.
MT Code § 81-8-611 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 81. Livestock|Chapter 8. Marketing|Part 6. Pork Research and Marketing (Repealed)|81-8-611. Repealed

  81-8-611. Repealed. Sec. 1, Ch. 21, L. 1995.   History: En. 46-3111 by Sec. 12, Ch. 484, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 46-3111.
MT Code § 81-8-612 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 81. Livestock|Chapter 8. Marketing|Part 6. Pork Research and Marketing (Repealed)|81-8-612. Repealed

  81-8-612. Repealed. Sec. 1, Ch. 21, L. 1995.   History: En. 46-3112 by Sec. 13, Ch. 484, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 46-3112.
MT Code § 81-8-613 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 81. Livestock|Chapter 8. Marketing|Part 6. Pork Research and Marketing (Repealed)|81-8-613. Repealed

  81-8-613. Repealed. Sec. 4, Ch. 291, L. 1981.   History: En. 46-3113 by Sec. 14, Ch. 484, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 46-3113.
MT Code § 81-8-701 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 81. Livestock|Chapter 8. Marketing|Part 7. Quality Label|81-8-701. Definitions

  81-8-701. Definitions. Unless the context requires otherwise, in this part the following definitions apply:   (1) "Agricultural and food product" includes a horticultural, viticultural, dairy, livestock, poultry, bee, other farm or garden product, fish or fishery product, and other foods.   (2) "Continuous official inspection" means that an employee or a licensed representative of the department of agriculture or the department of livestock or the United States department of agriculture regularly and continuously examines the commodity as it is being packed so as to have knowledge of the quality that goes into each package.   (3) "Person" includes an individual, partnership, association, union, or corporation.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 290, L. 1947; amd. Sec. 43, Ch. 310, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 3-2505.
MT Code § 81-8-702 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 81. Livestock|Chapter 8. Marketing|Part 7. Quality Label|81-8-702. Montana quality label

  81-8-702. Montana quality label. The department of livestock may make use of an outline map of the state of Montana and the word "Montana", printed, lithographed, inscribed, engraved, or otherwise impressed on the labels, tags, seals, or containers of agricultural or food products by a person who has taken advantage of the continuous official inspection service offered by the department of livestock as an indication that the product has been inspected by the officers, agents, or licensed inspectors of the department and that the products are of the quality and description as indicated on the label, tag, seal, or container. The outline map with the word "Montana", when made use of under this part, is known as the "Montana quality label". When an authorized department, agent, or officer of the United States collaborates with the department of livestock in the inspection of a product, the Montana quality label may, with the consent of the appropriate department, agency, or officer of the United States, be superimposed on an outline map of the United States on the label, tag, seal or container, indicating inspectional collaboration between the department of livestock and the department, agency, or officer of the United States.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 290, L. 1947; amd. Sec. 39, Ch. 310, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 3-2501; amd. Sec. 2685, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 81-8-703 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 81. Livestock|Chapter 8. Marketing|Part 7. Quality Label|81-8-703. Limitation on use of label

  81-8-703. Limitation on use of label. The Montana quality label may not be used except under the rules made for its use by the department of livestock, and it may not be used on the label, tag, seal, container, or product of a farm, factory, mill, or other producing, processing, packing, preparing, or dressing establishment unless the product is produced, processed, packed, prepared, or dressed under continuous official inspection.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 290, L. 1947; amd. Sec. 40, Ch. 310, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 3-2502.
MT Code § 81-8-704 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 81. Livestock|Chapter 8. Marketing|Part 7. 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 -- disposal of moneys. The department of livestock may make, print, or otherwise prepare a quantity of labels, tags, and seals with the Montana quality label printed, lithographed, inscribed, engraved, or impressed on them sufficient to supply the demand for them. The department may furnish labels, tags, and seals at reasonable prices to a producer, processor, packer, or dresser who has been granted the continuous official inspection service. This part does not preclude the department from permitting, under its rules, a producer, processor, packer, or dresser to make, prepare, or cause to be made or prepared the labels, tags, or seals to be used on the person's own product or to print, stamp, or otherwise place or cause to be placed the Montana quality label on products or containers that have been subject to continuous inspection if the labels, tags, seals, stamps, or other devices are of a design that the department prescribes. The department may, in cooperation with the United States department of agriculture or otherwise, make use of available and appropriate means to disseminate information concerning the Montana quality label and the products that may lawfully bear it and to popularize its use. All money derived from furnishing the labels, tags, and seals or from permitting the use of the Montana quality label must be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the general fund.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 290, L. 1947; amd. Sec. 44, Ch. 147, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 41, Ch. 310, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 3-2503; amd. Sec. 2686, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 81-8-705 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 81. Livestock|Chapter 8. Marketing|Part 7. Quality Label|81-8-705. Wrongful use of label -- penalty -- injunction -- prosecutions

  81-8-705. Wrongful use of label -- penalty -- injunction -- prosecutions. (1) A person who uses the Montana quality label in violation of this part, or who, with the intent to mislead or deceive, uses an imitation, counterfeit, or likeness thereof on the label, tag, seal, container, sign, or otherwise on any product which is sold or offered for sale or who uses the Montana quality label or, with intent to mislead or deceive, uses an imitation, counterfeit, or likeness thereof on or in connection with an offer to sell or advertisement for the sale or use of any product which does not in fact lawfully bear the Montana quality label is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not less than $10 or more than $500.   (2) The word "Montana" may not be used on a brand or label not of No. 1 quality, its equivalent, or better.   (3) A district court in this state has jurisdiction to enjoin the use of the Montana quality label or an imitation, counterfeit, or likeness thereof used in violation of this part.   (4) The department of livestock may cause prosecutions for violations of this part, as well as the injunction proceedings under this section, to be instituted through the attorneys for the state or the counties and cities or otherwise in its discretion.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 290, L. 1947; amd. Sec. 42, Ch. 310, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 3-2504.
MT Code § 81-8-801 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 81. Livestock|Chapter 8. Marketing|Part 8. Beef Research and Marketing (Repealed)|81-8-801. Repealed

  81-8-801. Repealed. Sec. 21, Ch. 166, L. 1989.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 491, L. 1981.
MT Code § 81-8-802 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 81. Livestock|Chapter 8. Marketing|Part 8. Beef Research and Marketing (Repealed)|81-8-802. Repealed

  81-8-802. Repealed. Sec. 21, Ch. 166, L. 1989.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 491, L. 1981.
MT Code § 81-8-803 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 81. Livestock|Chapter 8. Marketing|Part 8. Beef Research and Marketing (Repealed)|81-8-803. Repealed

  81-8-803. Repealed. Sec. 21, Ch. 166, L. 1989.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 491, L. 1981.
MT Code § 81-8-804 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 81. Livestock|Chapter 8. Marketing|Part 8. Beef Research and Marketing (Repealed)|81-8-804. Repealed

  81-8-804. Repealed. Sec. 21, Ch. 166, L. 1989.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 491, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 140, L. 1987.
MT Code § 81-8-805 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 81. Livestock|Chapter 8. Marketing|Part 8. Beef Research and Marketing (Repealed)|81-8-805. Repealed

  81-8-805. Repealed. Sec. 21, Ch. 166, L. 1989.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 491, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 277, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 700, L. 1989.
MT Code § 81-8-901 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 81. Livestock|Chapter 8. Marketing|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 department -- contract. (1) The department shall:   (a) enter into a contract with the Montana beef council to collect on behalf of the beef council an assessment of $1 for each head of Montana cattle sold as established in the national Beef Promotion and Research Act of 1985, 7 U.S.C. 2901 through 2911, also referred to as the national beef checkoff, and 7 CFR, part 1260, subpart A;   (b) adopt rules necessary for the administration of this section.   (2) (a) Except as provided in subsection (2)(b), the contract agreed to under this section between the department and the Montana beef council must include a provision that the beef council shall pay a fee, not to exceed 5% of the total checkoff funds collected by department employees and deposited in the state treasury, to reimburse the department for all expenses directly incurred through collection of the checkoff as verified by the legislative auditor during regularly scheduled financial compliance audits.   (b) The department is not obligated under this section or any other state law to contract for collection of the fee if the department's direct collection costs as verified by the legislative auditor exceed 5% of the checkoff funds collected by department employees and deposited in the state treasury.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 102, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 417, L. 2011; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 100, L. 2013.
MT Code § 81-8-902 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 81. Livestock|Chapter 8. Marketing|Part 9. Beef Promotion and Marketing|81-8-902. Department not liable for collection of assessment -- inspection

  81-8-902. Department not liable for collection of assessment -- inspection. (1) The department and its agents and employees are not responsible or liable for a livestock owner's compliance with the requirement to pay the assessment due to the Montana beef council pursuant to 81-8-901 if 81-8-901 and this section are carried out in good faith.   (2) The department may not refuse to inspect livestock if the livestock owner refuses to pay the assessment imposed under 81-8-901.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 102, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 417, L. 2011.