Montana Code Annotated 2023

TITLE 81. LIVESTOCK

CHAPTER 9. SLAUGHTER

Part 3. Rendering or Disposal Plants

Disposal Of Hides -- Inspection -- Filing Of Record

81-9-316. Disposal of hides -- inspection -- filing of record. When a licensed renderer or the renderer's agent disposes of the hides from dead or fallen animals, the hides must be handled and inspected for marks and brands in conformity with Title 81, chapter 9, part 4. The sheriff, deputy sheriff, person designated by the board of county commissioners, or agent of the department who makes the inspection for marks and brands in conformity with Title 81, chapter 9, part 4, shall complete the original dead or fallen animal record that accompanies the hide by inserting the person's inspector's tag number. The person shall file the completed original dead or fallen animal record without cost in the office of the county clerk and recorder, together with the duplicate certificate of inspection required to be filed under Title 81, chapter 9, part 4.

History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 87, L. 1949; amd. Sec. 169, Ch. 310, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 55, Ch. 12, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 46-2412; amd. Sec. 2697, Ch. 56, L. 2009.