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MT Code § 80-4-721 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 80. Agriculture|Chapter 4. Agricultural Commodities|Part 7. Inspection and Grading|80-4-721. Fees for inspection, testing, and weighing agricultural commodities -- disposition -- investment

  80-4-721. Fees for inspection, testing, and weighing agricultural commodities -- disposition -- investment. (1) The department shall by rule fix the fees for inspection, testing, and weighing of agricultural commodities.   (2) All fees and other charges fixed by rule, including fees for the inspection, grading, weighing, and protein testing of agricultural commodities, must reflect as nearly as possible the actual cost of the services.   (3) All fees and charges must be paid to the department and deposited with the state treasurer. The state treasurer shall place all money in the state special revenue fund. Fees deposited in the state special revenue fund must be used to pay approved claims for expenses incurred in inspecting, grading, weighing, and protein testing of agricultural commodities.   (4) The department may direct the board of investments to invest funds from the state special revenue fund pursuant to the provisions of the unified investment program for state funds. The income from the investments must be credited to the proper department account in the state special revenue fund.   (5) All fees collected under this part must be expended for the purposes of this part as provided in Article XII, section 1, of the Montana constitution.   History: En. Sec. 65, Ch. 539, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 48, Ch. 281, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 297, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 452, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 76, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 445, L. 2003.
MT Code § 80-4-722 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 80. Agriculture|Chapter 4. Agricultural Commodities|Part 7. Inspection and Grading|80-4-722. Records of inspection

  80-4-722. Records of inspection. (1) The official agricultural commodity inspectors, samplers, and weighers have exclusive control at places provided for state inspection of the weighing and grading of agricultural commodities to be inspected. Suitable books and records must be kept in which must be entered an accurate record of every carload or truckload of agricultural commodities inspected or weighed by them. The records must show for each car or truck:   (a) the number or other designation of the car or truck;   (b) the net weight of the agricultural commodity;   (c) the kind of agricultural commodity and its grade and, if graded below standard No. 1 grade, the reason for the grade.   (2) For each carload or truckload of agricultural commodities, the official agricultural commodity inspector shall give a certificate of inspection, showing the kind and grade of the agricultural commodity, the reason for all grades below No. 1, and the amount to be allowed for dockage, if any. For each carload or truckload weighed, the weigher shall give a weight certificate showing the true weight and containing a statement on the condition of the car or truck and evidences of leakage or damage, if any.   (3) The inspection and weight certificates must be made available to the warehouse loading or unloading the agricultural commodity, the shipper or the shipper's agent, and the railroad company or other carrier by which the agricultural commodity was shipped or carried.   (4) Official agricultural commodity inspectors and weighers shall also keep an accurate record of all appeals and decisions and a complete record of every official act, which books and records must be open to inspection by any party of interest.   History: En. Sec. 66, Ch. 539, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 18, Ch. 76, L. 1997.
MT Code § 80-4-723 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 80. Agriculture|Chapter 4. Agricultural Commodities|Part 7. Inspection and Grading|80-4-723. Repealed

  80-4-723. Repealed. Sec. 22, Ch. 76, L. 1997.   History: En. Sec. 67, Ch. 539, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 452, L. 1993.
MT Code § 80-4-724 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 80. Agriculture|Chapter 4. Agricultural Commodities|Part 7. Inspection and Grading|80-4-724. Coloration of agricultural commodities treated with injurious or toxic substances -- exception

  80-4-724. Coloration of agricultural commodities treated with injurious or toxic substances -- exception. (1) Any agricultural commodity treated with any injurious or toxic substance or chemical must at the same time be colored or dyed a color contrasting with the natural color of the agricultural commodity so that the treated agricultural commodity is readily identifiable as having been treated with an injurious or toxic substance or chemical. This subsection does not apply to the application of pesticides to agricultural commodities according to label directions for the treatment of pests that might be present in the agricultural commodity.   (2) A person who fails to comply with the requirements of this section is subject to the penalty provisions of 80-4-429.   History: En. Sec. 68, Ch. 539, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 19, Ch. 76, L. 1997.
MT Code § 80-4-725 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 80. Agriculture|Chapter 4. Agricultural Commodities|Part 7. Inspection and Grading|80-4-725. Sale or offering for sale of treated product prohibited

  80-4-725. Sale or offering for sale of treated product prohibited. A person may not sell or offer for sale an agricultural commodity that has been treated with any injurious or toxic substance or chemical unless the agricultural commodity has been colored or dyed a color contrasting with the natural color of the agricultural commodity. Section 80-4-724 and this section do not apply to the treatment of an agricultural commodity solely for the killing of insects that might be present. A person violating this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.   History: En. Sec. 69, Ch. 539, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 76, L. 1997.
MT Code § 80-4-726 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 80. Agriculture|Chapter 4. Agricultural Commodities|Part 7. Inspection and Grading|80-4-726. Copies of grades and rules to be furnished and displayed by warehouse operators

  80-4-726. Copies of grades and rules to be furnished and displayed by warehouse operators. (1) The department shall, immediately after the adoption of rules establishing grades fixing dockage, supply all warehouse operators with a copy of the grades and rules. A warehouse operator shall keep a copy on file in a convenient place in each warehouse. If an office is maintained in connection with the warehouse, a copy of the grades and rules shall be kept on file in the office. A placard notice must be posted in a conspicuous place in every warehouse and office, reading "A copy of Montana grades and rules is on file here for information of interested parties".   (2) A warehouse operator shall exhibit a copy of the grades and rules to any interested party at any warehouse or office and permit the interested party to examine the copy.   History: En. Sec. 70, Ch. 539, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 452, L. 1993.
MT Code § 80-4-727 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 80. Agriculture|Chapter 4. Agricultural Commodities|Part 7. Inspection and Grading|80-4-727. Repealed

  80-4-727. Repealed. Sec. 22, Ch. 76, L. 1997.   History: En. Sec. 71, Ch. 539, L. 1983.
MT Code § 80-5-101 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 80. Agriculture|Chapter 5. Agricultural Seed and Patented Plant Material|Part 1. Seed Labeling -- Licensing -- Certification|80-5-101. Repealed

  80-5-101. Repealed. Sec. 19, Ch. 373, L. 1987.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 361, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 390, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 3-802.1; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 464, L. 1983.
MT Code § 80-5-102 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 80. Agriculture|Chapter 5. Agricultural Seed and Patented Plant Material|Part 1. Seed Labeling -- Licensing -- Certification|80-5-102. Repealed

  80-5-102. Repealed. Sec. 16, Ch. 345, L. 1999.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 361, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 390, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 13, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 3-802.2(1); amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 464, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 373, L. 1987.
MT Code § 80-5-103 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 80. Agriculture|Chapter 5. Agricultural Seed and Patented Plant Material|Part 1. Seed Labeling -- Licensing -- Certification|80-5-103. Renumbered 80-5-125

  80-5-103. Renumbered 80-5-125. Code Commissioner, 1999.
MT Code § 80-5-104 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 80. Agriculture|Chapter 5. Agricultural Seed and Patented Plant Material|Part 1. Seed Labeling -- Licensing -- Certification|80-5-104. Repealed

  80-5-104. Repealed. Sec. 16, Ch. 345, L. 1999.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 361, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 3-802.3; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 464, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 373, L. 1987.
MT Code § 80-5-105 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 80. Agriculture|Chapter 5. Agricultural Seed and Patented Plant Material|Part 1. Seed Labeling -- Licensing -- Certification|80-5-105. Renumbered 80-5-134

  80-5-105. Renumbered 80-5-134. Code Commissioner, 1999.
MT Code § 80-5-106 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 80. Agriculture|Chapter 5. Agricultural Seed and Patented Plant Material|Part 1. Seed Labeling -- Licensing -- Certification|80-5-106. Repealed

  80-5-106. Repealed. Sec. 19, Ch. 373, L. 1987.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 361, L. 1969; Sec. 3-821, R.C.M. 1947; amd. and redes. 3-802.5 by Sec. 46, Ch. 218, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 3-802.5.
MT Code § 80-5-107 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 80. Agriculture|Chapter 5. Agricultural Seed and Patented Plant Material|Part 1. Seed Labeling -- Licensing -- Certification|80-5-107. Repealed

  80-5-107. Repealed. Sec. 16, Ch. 345, L. 1999.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 12, L. 1913; re-en. Sec. 3595, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 3595, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 88, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 361, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 3-803; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 464, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 373, L. 1987.
MT Code § 80-5-108 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 80. Agriculture|Chapter 5. Agricultural Seed and Patented Plant Material|Part 1. Seed Labeling -- Licensing -- Certification|80-5-108. Renumbered 80-5-126

  80-5-108. Renumbered 80-5-126. Code Commissioner, 1999.
MT Code § 80-5-109 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 80. Agriculture|Chapter 5. Agricultural Seed and Patented Plant Material|Part 1. Seed Labeling -- Licensing -- Certification|80-5-109. Renumbered 80-5-127

  80-5-109. Renumbered 80-5-127. Code Commissioner, 1999.
MT Code § 80-5-110 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 80. Agriculture|Chapter 5. Agricultural Seed and Patented Plant Material|Part 1. Seed Labeling -- Licensing -- Certification|80-5-110. Renumbered 80-5-128

  80-5-110. Renumbered 80-5-128. Code Commissioner, 1999.
MT Code § 80-5-111 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 80. Agriculture|Chapter 5. Agricultural Seed and Patented Plant Material|Part 1. Seed Labeling -- Licensing -- Certification|80-5-111. Renumbered 80-5-129

  80-5-111. Renumbered 80-5-129. Code Commissioner, 1999.
MT Code § 80-5-112 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 80. Agriculture|Chapter 5. Agricultural Seed and Patented Plant Material|Part 1. Seed Labeling -- Licensing -- Certification|80-5-112. Repealed

  80-5-112. Repealed. Sec. 16, Ch. 345, L. 1999.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 12, L. 1913; re-en. Sec. 3597, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 3597, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 88, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 155, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 42, Ch. 218, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 13, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 3-805(2); amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 464, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 373, L. 1987.
MT Code § 80-5-113 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 80. Agriculture|Chapter 5. Agricultural Seed and Patented Plant Material|Part 1. Seed Labeling -- Licensing -- Certification|80-5-113. Repealed

  80-5-113. Repealed. Sec. 16, Ch. 345, L. 1999.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 12, L. 1913; re-en. Sec. 3596, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 110, L. 1929; re-en. Sec. 3596, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 88, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 390, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 13, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 3-804; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 373, L. 1987.
MT Code § 80-5-114 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 80. Agriculture|Chapter 5. Agricultural Seed and Patented Plant Material|Part 1. Seed Labeling -- Licensing -- Certification|80-5-114. through 80-5-119 reserved

  80-5-114 through 80-5-119 reserved.
MT Code § 80-5-121 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 80. Agriculture|Chapter 5. Agricultural Seed and Patented Plant Material|Part 1. Seed Labeling -- Licensing -- Certification|80-5-121. Renumbered 80-5-133

  80-5-121. Renumbered 80-5-133. Code Commissioner, 1999.
MT Code § 80-5-122 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 80. Agriculture|Chapter 5. Agricultural Seed and Patented Plant Material|Part 1. Seed Labeling -- Licensing -- Certification|80-5-122. Renumbered 80-5-138

  80-5-122. Renumbered 80-5-138. Code Commissioner, 1999.
MT Code § 80-5-123 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 80. Agriculture|Chapter 5. Agricultural Seed and Patented Plant Material|Part 1. Seed Labeling -- Licensing -- Certification|80-5-123. Label requirements for agricultural, vegetable, flower, and indigenous seeds

  80-5-123. Label requirements for agricultural, vegetable, flower, and indigenous seeds. (1) Each container of agricultural, vegetable, flower, and indigenous seeds sold in this state for sowing purposes must bear a conspicuous, unaltered label or tag, plainly written or printed in English. Bulk sales must be accompanied by the required label information, which must be given to the seed purchaser. The following information, which may not be modified or denied in the labeling or on another label attached to the container, must be included on a label:   (a) name and address of the seed labeler;   (b) lot number identification;   (c) germination rate and date of germination test or a notation of the year for which the seed was packaged for sale;   (d) state or country of origin;   (e) notice calling attention to the requirement for alternative dispute resolution under 80-5-501; and   (f) seed kind or variety. The department shall establish rules specifying the kinds of seed for which variety must be stated and the kinds of seeds for which the variety may be stated and when the words "variety not stated" may be used. Kinds of seeds not listed by department rule may be stated as kind only or as kind and variety.   (2) In addition to the required label information listed in subsection (1), the department shall establish by rule additional label requirements for agricultural seed, including grass, lawn, and turf seed, and for vegetable, flower, and indigenous seeds. The additional label requirements may include:   (a) percentage of kind or variety of each seed component present in a container;   (b) percentage of weed seed present, both restricted and common weed seed;   (c) amount of inert material present;   (d) warnings for treated seed; and   (e) requirements for coated seed, inoculated seed, seed that is below standard, seed sold in bulk, hybrid seed, seed mixtures, and seed in containers, mats, tapes, and other planting devices.   History: En. Sec. 11, Ch. 345, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 567, L. 2001.
MT Code § 80-5-124 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 80. Agriculture|Chapter 5. Agricultural Seed and Patented Plant Material|Part 1. Seed Labeling -- Licensing -- Certification|80-5-124. Exemptions

  80-5-124. Exemptions. (1) The labeling requirements in 80-5-123 and the prohibitions in 80-5-134 do not apply to:   (a) seed or grain that is not intended for sowing purposes;   (b) seed in storage in or being transported or consigned to a cleaning or processing establishment for cleaning or processing if:   (i) the invoice or labeling accompanying that seed bears the statement "seeds for processing"; and   (ii) any labeling or representation made with respect to the uncleaned or unprocessed seed is subject to this chapter; and   (c) a carrier in respect to seed transported or delivered for transportation in the ordinary course of its business as a carrier, as long as the carrier is not engaged in producing, processing, or marketing seed that is subject to the provisions of this chapter.   (2) A person is not subject to the penalties in 80-5-136 for selling or offering for sale seeds subject to the provisions of this chapter that were incorrectly labeled or represented as to kind, species and subspecies (if appropriate), variety, type, origin, elevation, or year of collection (if required) when the seed cannot be identified by examination, unless the person has failed to obtain an invoice, genuine grower declaration, or other labeling information and has failed to take reasonable precautions to ensure the identity of the seeds. A genuine grower declaration of variety is considered an affirmation that the grower holds records of proof regarding parent seed, such as invoices and labels.   History: En. Sec. 14, Ch. 345, L. 1999.
MT Code § 80-5-125 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 80. Agriculture|Chapter 5. Agricultural Seed and Patented Plant Material|Part 1. Seed Labeling -- Licensing -- Certification|80-5-125. Exchange of seed between labelers

  80-5-125. Exchange of seed between labelers. (1) When seed is exchanged or transferred from one seed labeler to another, it shall be accompanied by a shipping document which clearly shows the kind(s) of seed and quantity of each kind. Each container of seed in a lot shall carry a lot number designation.   (2) While seed is in the possession of a licensed seed labeler, it must carry a lot number on each container at all times. When seed is made available for sale or sold, a complete label must be attached to each container of a lot.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 361, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 390, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 13, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 3-802.2(2); amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 373, L. 1987; Sec. 80-5-103, MCA 1997; redes. 80-5-125 by Code Commissioner, 1999.
MT Code § 80-5-126 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 80. Agriculture|Chapter 5. Agricultural Seed and Patented Plant Material|Part 1. Seed Labeling -- Licensing -- Certification|80-5-126. Analysis by seed laboratory -- reports

  80-5-126. Analysis by seed laboratory -- reports. The seed laboratory of the agricultural experiment station shall analyze and test seeds sold or offered or exposed for sale in this state at a time and place and to the extent the director of the agricultural experiment station determines. The laboratory shall report to the department all violations as they appear. It may also annually before September 1 make a report to the department of all tests made and the results, which may be published by the department.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 12, L. 1913; re-en. Sec. 3597, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 3597, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 88, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 155, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 42, Ch. 218, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 13, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 3-805(1); amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 373, L. 1987; Sec. 80-5-108, MCA 1997; redes. 80-5-126 by Code Commissioner, 1999; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 300, L. 2011.
MT Code § 80-5-127 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 80. Agriculture|Chapter 5. Agricultural Seed and Patented Plant Material|Part 1. Seed Labeling -- Licensing -- Certification|80-5-127. Testing of submitted samples

  80-5-127. Testing of submitted samples. The seed laboratory shall analyze any official seed samples taken from seed lots offered for sale in the state or submitted by the department, using methods such as those established under the Federal Seed Act and the procedural guidelines developed by the association of official seed analysts.   History: En. 3-806.1 by Sec. 4, Ch. 390, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 3-806.1; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 373, L. 1987; Sec. 80-5-109, MCA 1997; redes. 80-5-127 by Code Commissioner, 1999.
MT Code § 80-5-128 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 80. Agriculture|Chapter 5. Agricultural Seed and Patented Plant Material|Part 1. Seed Labeling -- Licensing -- Certification|80-5-128. Laboratory testing of samples -- fees

  80-5-128. Laboratory testing of samples -- fees. (1) Any citizen of this state may request that the seed laboratory examine, analyze, or test samples of seed upon payment of the fee and compliance with procedures governing the submission of seed samples for that service.   (2) Samples of seed analyzed and tested must be charged for at rates established by the seed laboratory as provided in 20-25-229.   (3) All fees collected by the seed laboratory must be used to defray the expenses incurred by the laboratory under this chapter and the expenses incurred by the seed laboratory advisory board provided for in 2-15-1525.   History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 12, L. 1913; re-en. Sec. 3599, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 3599, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 192, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 88, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 85, L. 1949; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 155, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 390, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 13, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 3-807; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 373, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 345, L. 1999; Sec. 80-5-110, MCA 1997; redes. 80-5-128 by Code Commissioner, 1999; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 300, L. 2011.
MT Code § 80-5-129 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 80. Agriculture|Chapter 5. Agricultural Seed and Patented Plant Material|Part 1. Seed Labeling -- Licensing -- Certification|80-5-129. Certificate of test presumptive evidence

  80-5-129. Certificate of test presumptive evidence. The certificate of the seed laboratory, giving results of any examinations, analyses, or tests of any seed samples made under the authority of the department, is presumptive evidence of the correctness of the facts stated in it.   History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 12, L. 1913; re-en. Sec. 3600, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 3600, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 88, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 390, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 3-808; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 373, L. 1987; Sec. 80-5-111, MCA 1997; redes. 80-5-129 by Code Commissioner, 1999.
MT Code § 80-5-131 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 80. Agriculture|Chapter 5. Agricultural Seed and Patented Plant Material|Part 1. Seed Labeling -- Licensing -- Certification|80-5-131. Assessment on sales into Montana -- reporting -- rulemaking

  80-5-131. Assessment on sales into Montana -- reporting -- rulemaking. (1) Except as provided in this subsection, seed labelers located outside Montana who sell agricultural seed in Montana shall report those sales and pay a fee of 20 cents per $100 in gross annual sales of agricultural seed. The department may by rule adjust the assessment fee to maintain adequate funding for the administration of this part. The assessment fee may not be less than 20 cents per $100 or more than 30 cents per $100 in gross annual sales of agricultural seed. Fees must be paid only if they total more than $5 in a reporting period.   (2) The department shall by rule establish:   (a) reporting requirements, including persons who shall report, the form of reports, the reporting period, and the scope of information to be reported;   (b) the due date applicable to reports; and   (c) penalty provisions applicable to reports that are not received by the due date, not to exceed $25 or 10% of the assessment due, whichever is greater.   (3) Failure to submit the report as required or to pay the assessment in full constitutes a violation subject to the penalty provisions of this chapter.   History: En. Sec. 13, Ch. 345, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 263, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 339, L. 2017.