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MT Code § 7-22-2143 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 22. Weed and Pest Control|Part 21. County Weed Control|7-22-2143. Determination of cost of weed control program

  7-22-2143. Determination of cost of weed control program. Based on the board's recommendations, the commissioners shall determine and fix the cost of the control of noxious weeds in the district, whether the same be performed by the individual landowners or by the board.   History: En. Sec. 16, Ch. 195, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 90, L. 1941; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 228, L. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 16-1720(part); amd. Sec. 19, Ch. 607, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 530, L. 1991.
MT Code § 7-22-2144 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 22. Weed and Pest Control|Part 21. County Weed Control|7-22-2144. Payment of cost of weed control program

  7-22-2144. Payment of cost of weed control program. The total cost of weed control within the district must be paid from the noxious weed fund. The cost of controlling weeds growing along the right-of-way of a state or federal highway must, upon the presentation by the board of a verified account of the expenses incurred, be paid from the state highway fund in compliance with 7-14-2132 and any agreement between the board and the department of transportation. Costs attributed to other lands within the district must be assessed to and collected from the responsible person as set forth in 7-22-2134.   History: En. Sec. 15, Ch. 195, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 90, L. 1941; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 228, L. 1947; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 68, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 360, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 16-1719(part); amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 607, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 512, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 51, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 301, L. 2013.
MT Code § 7-22-2145 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 22. Weed and Pest Control|Part 21. County Weed Control|7-22-2145. Expenditures from noxious weed fund

  7-22-2145. Expenditures from noxious weed fund. (1) The noxious weed fund must be expended by the commissioners at the time and in the manner as is recommended by the board to secure the control of noxious weeds.   (2) Warrants upon the fund must be drawn by the board. Warrants may not be drawn except upon claims duly itemized by the claimant, except payroll claims that must be itemized and certified by the board, and each claim must be presented to the commissioners for approval before the warrant is countersigned by the commissioners.   History: En. Sec. 13, Ch. 195, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 90, L. 1941; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 228, L. 1947; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 63, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 16-1717(part); amd. Sec. 21, Ch. 607, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 530, L. 1991.
MT Code § 7-22-2146 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 22. Weed and Pest Control|Part 21. County Weed Control|7-22-2146. Financial assistance to persons responsible for weed control

  7-22-2146. Financial assistance to persons responsible for weed control. (1) The commissioners, upon recommendation of the board, may establish a cost-share program for the control of noxious weeds. The board shall develop rules and procedures for the administration of the cost-share program. These procedures may include the cost-share rate or amount and the purposes for which cost-share funds may be used.   (2) (a) Any person may voluntarily enter into a cost-share agreement for the management of noxious weeds on the person's property. The coordinator shall draft a cost-share agreement in cooperation with the person. The agreement must, in the board's judgment, provide for effective weed management.   (b) The agreement must specify:   (i) costs that must be paid from the noxious weed fund;   (ii) costs that must be paid by the person;   (iii) a location-specific weed management plan that must be followed by the person; and   (iv) reporting requirements of the person to the board.   (c) The cost-share agreement must be signed by the person and, upon approval of the board, by the presiding officer.   (3) The agreement must contain a statement disclaiming any liability of the board for any injuries or losses suffered by the person in managing noxious weeds under a cost-share agreement. If the board later finds that the person has failed to abide by the terms of the agreement, all cost-share payments and agreements must be canceled and the provisions of 7-22-2134 apply to that person.   (4) (a) When under the terms of any voluntary agreement, whether entered into pursuant to 7-22-2132 or otherwise, or under any cost-share agreement entered pursuant to this section a person incurs any obligation for materials or services provided by the board, the board shall submit a bill to the person, itemizing hours of labor, material, and equipment time. The bill must specify and order a payment due date not less than 30 days from the date the bill is sent.   (b) A copy of the bill must be submitted by the board to the county clerk and recorder. If the sum to be repaid by the person billed is not repaid on or before the date due, the county clerk and recorder shall certify the amount not repaid, with the description of the land to be charged, and shall enter the sum on the assessment list as a special tax on the land, to be collected in the manner provided in 7-22-2148.   History: En. Sec. 16, Ch. 195, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 90, L. 1941; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 228, L. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 16-1720(part); amd. Sec. 22, Ch. 607, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 407, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 301, L. 2013.
MT Code § 7-22-2147 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 22. Weed and Pest Control|Part 21. County Weed Control|7-22-2147. Repealed

  7-22-2147. Repealed. Sec. 32, Ch. 607, L. 1985.   History: En. Sec. 16, Ch. 195, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 90, L. 1941; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 228, L. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 16-1720(part).
MT Code § 7-22-2148 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 22. Weed and Pest Control|Part 21. County Weed Control|7-22-2148. Payment of weed control expenses -- tax liability

  7-22-2148. Payment of weed control expenses -- tax liability. (1) The expenses incurred by the board for noxious weed control undertaken pursuant to 7-22-2134 must be paid by the county out of the noxious weed fund.   (2) If the sum to be repaid by the landowner billed under 7-22-2134 is not repaid on or before the date due, the county clerk shall certify the amount due, with the description of the land to be charged, and shall enter the amount on the assessment list of the county as a special tax on the land. If the land is exempt from general taxation for any reason, the amount due and to be repaid may be recovered by direct claim against the landowner and collected in the same manner as personal taxes.   (3) All amounts collected pursuant to subsection (2) must be deposited in the noxious weed fund.   History: En. Sec. 11, Ch. 195, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 90, L. 1941; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 228, L. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 16-1715(part); amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 249, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 23, Ch. 607, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 530, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 320, L. 2011; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 301, L. 2013.
MT Code § 7-22-2149 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 22. Weed and Pest Control|Part 21. County Weed Control|7-22-2149. Repealed

  7-22-2149. Repealed. Sec. 5, Ch. 313, L. 2007.   History: En. Sec. 11, Ch. 195, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 90, L. 1941; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 228, L. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 16-1715(part).
MT Code § 7-22-2150 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 22. Weed and Pest Control|Part 21. County Weed Control|7-22-2150. Cooperation with state and federal-aid programs

  7-22-2150. Cooperation with state and federal-aid programs. The board may cooperate with any state or federal-aid program that becomes available if the district complies with 7-22-2120. Under a plan of cooperation, the direction of the program must be under the direct supervision of the board of the district in which the program operates.   History: En. Sec. 17, Ch. 195, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 228, L. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 16-1721; amd. Sec. 24, Ch. 607, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 407, L. 2001.
MT Code § 7-22-2151 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 22. Weed and Pest Control|Part 21. County Weed Control|7-22-2151. Cooperative agreements

  7-22-2151. Cooperative agreements. (1) A state agency that controls land within a district, including the department of transportation; the department of fish, wildlife, and parks; the department of corrections; the department of natural resources and conservation; and the university system, shall enter into a written agreement with the board. The agreement must specify mutual responsibilities for integrated noxious weed management on state-owned or state-controlled land within the district. The agreement must include the following:   (a) an integrated noxious weed management plan, which must be updated biennially;   (b) a noxious weed management goals statement;   (c) a specific plan of operations for the biennium, including a budget to implement the plan; and   (d) a provision requiring a biennial performance report by the board to the state weed coordinator in the department of agriculture, on a form to be provided by the state weed coordinator, regarding the success of the plan.   (2) The board and the governing body of each incorporated municipality within the district shall enter into a written agreement and shall cooperatively plan for the management of noxious weeds within the boundaries of the municipality. The board may implement management procedures described in the plan within the boundaries of the municipality for noxious weeds only. Control of nuisance weeds within the municipality remains the responsibility of the governing body of the municipality, as specified in 7-22-4101.   (3) A board may develop and carry out its noxious weed management program in cooperation with boards of other districts, with state and federal governments and their agencies, or with any person within the district. The board may enter into cooperative agreements with any of these parties.   (4) Each agency or entity listed in subsection (1) shall submit a statement or summary of all noxious weed actions that are subject to the agreement required under subsection (1) to the state weed coordinator and shall post a copy of the statement or summary on a state electronic access system.   History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 607, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 262, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 512, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 31, Ch. 418, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 519, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 30, Ch. 546, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 407, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 313, L. 2007.
MT Code § 7-22-2152 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 22. Weed and Pest Control|Part 21. County Weed Control|7-22-2152. Revegetation of rights-of-way and areas that have potential for noxious weed infestation

  7-22-2152. Revegetation of rights-of-way and areas that have potential for noxious weed infestation. (1) Any person or state agency proposing a mine, a major facility under Title 75, chapter 20, an electric, communication, gas, or liquid transmission line, a solid waste facility, a highway or road, a subdivision, a commercial, industrial, or government development, or any other development that needs state or local approval and that results in the potential for noxious weed infestation within a district shall notify the board at least 15 days prior to the activity.   (2) Whenever any person or agency constructs a road, an irrigation or drainage ditch, a pipeline, an electric, communication, gas, or liquid transmission line, or any other development on an easement or right-of-way, the board shall require that the areas be seeded, planted, or otherwise managed to reestablish a cover of beneficial plants.   (3) (a) The person or agency committing the action shall submit to the board a written plan specifying the methods to be used to accomplish revegetation at least 15 days prior to the activity. The plan must describe the time and method of seeding, fertilization practices, recommended plant species, use of weed-free seed, and the weed management procedures to be used.   (b) The plan is subject to approval by the board, which may require revisions to bring the revegetation plan into compliance with the district weed management plan. The activity for which notice is given may not occur until the plan is approved by the board and signed by the presiding officer of the board and by the person or a representative of the agency responsible for the action. The signed plan constitutes a binding agreement between the board and the person or agency. The plan must be approved, with revisions if necessary, within 10 days of receipt by the board.   History: En. Sec. 11, Ch. 607, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 407, L. 2001.
MT Code § 7-22-2153 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 22. Weed and Pest Control|Part 21. County Weed Control|7-22-2153. Agreements for control of noxious weeds along roads -- liability of landowner who objects to weed district control measures -- penalties

  7-22-2153. Agreements for control of noxious weeds along roads -- liability of landowner who objects to weed district control measures -- penalties. (1) The board may enter into an agreement with a landowner that allows the landowner to manage noxious weeds along a state or county highway or road that borders or bisects the landowner's property.   (2) The agreement must be signed by the landowner and the board's presiding officer. An agreement involving a state highway right-of-way must also be signed by a representative of the department of transportation.   (3) The agreement must contain a statement disclaiming any liability of the board and, if applicable, the department of transportation for any injuries or losses suffered by the landowner or anyone acting on behalf of the landowner in managing noxious weeds pursuant to the agreement. The signed agreement transfers responsibility for managing noxious weeds on the specified section of right-of-way from the board to the landowner who signed the agreement.   (4) If the landowner violates the agreement, the board shall issue an order informing the landowner that the agreement will be void and that responsibility for the management of noxious weeds on the right-of-way will revert to the board unless the landowner complies with the agreement within a specified time period.   (5) (a) If a landowner objects to weed control measures along a state or county highway or road that borders or bisects the landowner's property and does not enter into an agreement pursuant to this section and if the board finds that the person has failed to provide alternative weed control, the board shall issue an order informing the landowner that the management of noxious weeds on the right-of-way will be undertaken by the board unless the landowner provides to the board an acceptable plan of alternative weed control within 30 days.   (b) Failing to provide alternative weed control pursuant to subsection (5)(a) is a misdemeanor. Upon conviction, an offender shall be sentenced pursuant to 46-18-212 and assessed the costs of weed control provided by the board. A second or subsequent conviction is punishable by a fine of not less than $500 or more than $2,000, plus the costs of weed control provided by the board.   History: En. Sec. 12, Ch. 607, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 512, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 433, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 18, Ch. 407, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 244, L. 2011.
MT Code § 7-22-2154 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 22. Weed and Pest Control|Part 21. County Weed Control|7-22-2154. Public purchase or receipt of property -- weed management plan

  7-22-2154. Public purchase or receipt of property -- weed management plan. (1) Except as provided in subsection (4), prior to the purchase of real property with public funds or the receipt of real property by a nonfederal public entity, the purchaser or grantee shall have the property inspected by the county weed management district. The county weed management district's report regarding the property must be filed with the purchaser or grantee. The costs associated with the inspection must be borne by the seller or grantor.   (2) If the report indicates that there are noxious weeds present on the property, the purchaser, seller, grantee, or grantor shall develop a noxious weed management agreement to ensure compliance with the district noxious weed management program. However, unless the parties agree otherwise, a seller or grantor is obligated by a noxious weed agreement only until the property sale or transfer is completed. Except as provided in subsection (4), the weed management agreement must be incorporated into the purchase agreement.   (3) The provisions of this section do not apply to:   (a) the state acquisition or disposition of a public right-of-way pursuant to Title 60, chapter 4; or   (b) lands sold or purchased through land banking pursuant to 77-2-361 through 77-2-367.   (4) If a transfer of property will occur during the winter months when the ability to identify noxious weeds is significantly reduced by snow cover, the purchaser, seller, grantee, or grantor may request a 6-month extension for completion of the inspection and any noxious weed management agreement that may be required. If, upon inspection, it is determined that a noxious weed management agreement is necessary, unless otherwise agreed by the parties, the purchaser or grantee is responsible for implementing the provisions of that agreement.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 395, L. 2005.
MT Code § 7-22-2201 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 22. Weed and Pest Control|Part 22. Rodent Control Districts (Repealed)|7-22-2201. Repealed

  7-22-2201. Repealed. Sec. 21, Ch. 391, L. 1981.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 122, L. 1949; amd. Sec. 47, Ch. 310, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 242, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 16-1175(part).
MT Code § 7-22-2202 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 22. Weed and Pest Control|Part 22. Rodent Control Districts (Repealed)|7-22-2202. Repealed

  7-22-2202. Repealed. Sec. 21, Ch. 391, L. 1981.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 122, L. 1949; amd. Sec. 47, Ch. 310, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 242, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 16-1175(part).
MT Code § 7-22-2203 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 22. Weed and Pest Control|Part 22. Rodent Control Districts (Repealed)|7-22-2203. Repealed

  7-22-2203. Repealed. Sec. 21, Ch. 391, L. 1981.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 122, L. 1949; R.C.M. 1947, 16-1178(part).
MT Code § 7-22-2204 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 22. Weed and Pest Control|Part 22. Rodent Control Districts (Repealed)|7-22-2204. Repealed

  7-22-2204. Repealed. Sec. 21, Ch. 391, L. 1981.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 122, L. 1949; R.C.M. 1947, 16-1177.
MT Code § 7-22-2205 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 22. Weed and Pest Control|Part 22. Rodent Control Districts (Repealed)|7-22-2205. Repealed

  7-22-2205. Repealed. Sec. 21, Ch. 391, L. 1981.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 122, L. 1949; R.C.M. 1947, 16-1176.
MT Code § 7-22-2206 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 22. Weed and Pest Control|Part 22. Rodent Control Districts (Repealed)|7-22-2206. Repealed

  7-22-2206. Repealed. Sec. 21, Ch. 391, L. 1981.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 122, L. 1949; R.C.M. 1947, 16-1178(part).
MT Code § 7-22-2207 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 22. Weed and Pest Control|Part 22. Rodent Control Districts (Repealed)|7-22-2207. Repealed

  7-22-2207. Repealed. Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 391, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 67, L. 1983.
MT Code § 7-22-2208 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 22. Weed and Pest Control|Part 22. Rodent Control Districts (Repealed)|7-22-2208. Repealed

  7-22-2208. Repealed. Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 391, L. 1981.
MT Code § 7-22-2209 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 22. Weed and Pest Control|Part 22. Rodent Control Districts (Repealed)|7-22-2209. Repealed

  7-22-2209. Repealed. Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.   History: En. Sec. 19, Ch. 391, L. 1981.
MT Code § 7-22-2210 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 22. Weed and Pest Control|Part 22. Rodent Control Districts (Repealed)|7-22-2210. Repealed

  7-22-2210. Repealed. Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 391, L. 1981.
MT Code § 7-22-2211 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 22. Weed and Pest Control|Part 22. Rodent Control Districts (Repealed)|7-22-2211. Repealed

  7-22-2211. Repealed. Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 391, L. 1981.
MT Code § 7-22-2212 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 22. Weed and Pest Control|Part 22. Rodent Control Districts (Repealed)|7-22-2212. Repealed

  7-22-2212. Repealed. Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 391, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 30, Ch. 349, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 59, Ch. 354, L. 2001.
MT Code § 7-22-2213 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 22. Weed and Pest Control|Part 22. Rodent Control Districts (Repealed)|7-22-2213. Repealed

  7-22-2213. Repealed. Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.   History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 391, L. 1981.
MT Code § 7-22-2214 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 22. Weed and Pest Control|Part 22. Rodent Control Districts (Repealed)|7-22-2214. Repealed

  7-22-2214. Repealed. Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.   History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 391, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 663, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
MT Code § 7-22-2215 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 22. Weed and Pest Control|Part 22. Rodent Control Districts (Repealed)|7-22-2215. Repealed

  7-22-2215. Repealed. Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.   History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 391, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 67, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 28, Ch. 607, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 681, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 19, Ch. 543, L. 1995.
MT Code § 7-22-2216 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 22. Weed and Pest Control|Part 22. Rodent Control Districts (Repealed)|7-22-2216. Repealed

  7-22-2216. Repealed. Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.   History: En. Sec. 9, Ch. 391, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 67, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 543, L. 1995.
MT Code § 7-22-2217 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 22. Weed and Pest Control|Part 22. Rodent Control Districts (Repealed)|7-22-2217. through 7-22-2220 reserved

  7-22-2217 through 7-22-2220 reserved.
MT Code § 7-22-2221 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 22. Weed and Pest Control|Part 22. Rodent Control Districts (Repealed)|7-22-2221. Repealed

  7-22-2221. Repealed. Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.   History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 391, L. 1981.
MT Code § 7-22-2222 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 22. Weed and Pest Control|Part 22. Rodent Control Districts (Repealed)|7-22-2222. Repealed

  7-22-2222. Repealed. Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.   History: En. Sec. 11, Ch. 391, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 65, Ch. 584, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 73, Ch. 574, L. 2001.
MT Code § 7-22-2223 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 22. Weed and Pest Control|Part 22. Rodent Control Districts (Repealed)|7-22-2223. Repealed

  7-22-2223. Repealed. Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.   History: En. Sec. 12, Ch. 391, L. 1981.
MT Code § 7-22-2224 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 22. Weed and Pest Control|Part 22. Rodent Control Districts (Repealed)|7-22-2224. Repealed

  7-22-2224. Repealed. Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 2009.   History: En. Sec. 13, Ch. 391, L. 1981.