SENATE BILL NO. 196

INTRODUCED BY K. MESAROS

A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED: "AN ACT REPEALING THE STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR BRUCELLOSIS VACCINATION OF IMPORTED LIVESTOCK; ALLOWING BRUCELLOSIS VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS TO BE ADOPTED BY RULE RATHER THAN BY STATUTE; AND REPEALING SECTIONS 81-2-801 AND 81-2-805, MCA."

WHEREAS, the pilot program to clarify and standardize regulations regarding the brucellosis vaccination of cattle imported into Montana has been successful; and

WHEREAS, requirements for the brucellosis vaccination of imported cattle may be more appropriately addressed through the rulemaking authority in 81-2-102 through 81-2-104, rather than by statute.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA:

NEW SECTION. Section 1. Repealer. Sections 81-2-801 and 81-2-805, MCA, are repealed.

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