76-13-423. When additional notification required
76-13-423. When additional notification required. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), the department may require only one notification for each timber sale, even though multiple forest practices may be conducted. (2) If an operator modifies the operator’s proposed forest practices in a manner that substantially alters the potential watershed disturbance, the operator shall submit a revised […]
76-13-424. Emergency forest practices
76-13-424. Emergency forest practices. Nothing in 76-13-420 through 76-13-424 precludes an operator from undertaking any forest practice in an emergency to prevent watershed damage or the loss of timber resources. History: En. Sec. 4(11), Ch. 423, L. 1989; Sec. 76-13-135, MCA 2005; redes. 76-13-424 by Sec. 32(3), Ch. 336, L. 2007.
76-13-417. Fire hazard reduction fund
76-13-417. Fire hazard reduction fund. (1) There is a fire hazard reduction fund in the state special revenue fund established in 17-2-102. (2) There is deposited in the fund all revenue from forfeited performance bonds provided for in 76-13-410. (3) The fund is statutorily appropriated, as provided in 17-7-502, to the department of natural resources and conservation for […]
76-13-418. and 76-13-419 reserved
76-13-418 and 76-13-419 reserved.
76-13-420. Notification prior to forest practices — department response
76-13-420. Notification prior to forest practices — department response. (1) An operator or, pursuant to subsection (3), an owner shall notify the department prior to conducting forest practices. The notification may be provided as part of the notification made with respect to an agreement under 76-13-408. (2) (a) Except as provided in subsection (3), within 5 working days, […]
76-13-421. Onsite consultation
76-13-421. Onsite consultation. (1) The department shall make its decision on whether or not to require an onsite consultation based on whether: (a) the proposed timber sale is in a high-priority location for watershed resources; (b) a consultation could contribute to improved watershed management; and (c) the department has sufficient resources to conduct the consultation. (2) The department shall schedule […]
76-13-422. Purpose of onsite consultation — department responsibility
76-13-422. Purpose of onsite consultation — department responsibility. (1) The onsite consultation provided for in 76-13-421 is intended only for the purpose of providing information to owners and operators and does not confer upon the department or any other agency of state or local government authority to compel an owner or operator to undertake or refrain […]
76-13-412. Violations
76-13-412. Violations. A person convicted of violating this part, except 76-13-408(4), is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not less than $100 or more than $1,000. History: En. 28-413 by Sec. 9, Ch. 522, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 28-413; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 279, L. 1999.
76-13-413. Failure to submit withholding — remedy
76-13-413. Failure to submit withholding — remedy. (1) If a purchaser does not submit withheld money and required reports on or before the 15th day of the following month as provided in 76-13-409, the purchaser must be notified by certified mail that the purchaser is in noncompliance and be given 15 days to submit all money […]
76-13-414. Fees
76-13-414. Fees. (1) In addition to any bond, the department shall charge the contractor fees for administration, inspections, and enforcement work conducted in the exercise of its duties under this part. The fees must be deposited in the state special revenue fund to the credit of the department. (2) (a) The fee for a fire hazard reduction agreement […]