81-23-303. Rules of fair trade practices
81-23-303. Rules of fair trade practices. (1) The board may adopt reasonable rules governing fair trade practices as they pertain to the transaction of business among licensees under this chapter and among licensees and the general public. Except for provisions regarding the requirement for first call on Montana milk supplies, as provided in 81-23-302(10), rules adopted […]
81-23-304. Repealed
81-23-304. Repealed. Sec. 17, Ch. 361, L. 2009. History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 107, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 99, Ch. 431, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 27-414.1; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 23, L. 1983.
81-23-305. Repealed
81-23-305. Repealed. Sec. 17, Ch. 361, L. 2009. History: En. Sec. 9, Ch. 107, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 100, Ch. 431, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 27-414.2.
81-23-401. Entry, inspection, and investigation
81-23-401. Entry, inspection, and investigation. Except for the premises of a small dairy as defined in 81-21-101, the department may enter, at all reasonable hours, all places where milk is produced, processed, bottled, handled, or stored or where the books, papers, records, or documents relative to those transactions are kept, and may inspect and copy them […]
81-23-402. Reports of dealers — accounting system — records
81-23-402. Reports of dealers — accounting system — records. (1) (a) The department may require licensees to file reports with it at reasonable or regular times that the board may require, showing the licensee’s production, sale, or distribution of milk and any information considered necessary by the board that pertains to the production, sale, or distribution of […]
81-23-101. Definitions
81-23-101. Definitions. (1) Unless the context requires otherwise, in this chapter, the following definitions apply: (a) ”Board” means the board of milk control provided for in 2-15-3105. (b) (i) ”Class” refers to the classes of utilization of milk that the board defines by rule. (ii) In adopting rules under this subsection (1)(b), the board shall use the current definitions of […]
81-23-102. Policy
81-23-102. Policy. (1) It is hereby declared that: (a) milk is a necessary article of food for human consumption; (b) the production and maintenance of an adequate supply of healthful milk of proper chemical and physical content, free from contamination, is vital to the public health and welfare; (c) the production, transportation, processing, storage, distribution, and sale of milk […]
81-23-103. General powers of department and board
81-23-103. General powers of department and board. (1) Except for milk produced from a small dairy as defined in 81-21-101, the board shall supervise, regulate, and control the milk industry of this state, including the production, processing, storage, distribution, and sale of milk sold for consumption in this state. The board shall conduct hearings and make […]
81-23-104. Rules and orders
81-23-104. Rules and orders. The board may adopt and enforce rules and orders necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter and any orders adopted under it by the board. A rule or order must be posted for public inspection in the main office of the department for 30 days, and a copy must be […]
81-23-105. Testing of milk
81-23-105. Testing of milk. (1) For the purpose of determining the value of milk supplied by producers during routine audits of milk processing plants that receive raw milk directly from producers, the department may establish a program of testing raw milk. (2) The department may levy an assessment on licensed producers to secure the necessary funds to […]