Montana Code Annotated 2023

TITLE 80. AGRICULTURE

CHAPTER 5. AGRICULTURAL SEED AND PATENTED PLANT MATERIAL

Part 1. Seed Labeling -- Licensing -- Certification

Inspection

80-5-133. Inspection. Consistent with the responsibilities of this chapter, authorized representatives of the department, upon presentation of department-issued credentials, may enter, at reasonable times or under emergency conditions, any public or private premises, including any vehicle of transport. The department may inspect or investigate, obtain samples, examine seeds and labels, inspect equipment, and review and copy records relating to distribution of seed or licensing requirements in Montana. Upon request, the department shall pay the current market value for each seed sample.

History: En. Sec. 17, Ch. 373, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 345, L. 1999; Sec. 80-5-121, MCA 1997; redes. 80-5-133 by Code Commissioner, 1999.