81-2-701. Short title

81-2-701. Short title. This part may be cited as the “Animal Importation Permit and Health Certificate Act of 1981”. History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 65, L. 1981.

81-2-702. Definitions

81-2-702. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply: (1) ”Animals” means livestock, dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, game animals, fur-bearing and wild animals, and poultry and other birds. (2) ”Biologics” means medicinal preparations made from living organisms and their products. The term includes but is not limited to serums, vaccines, antigens, and antitoxins. (3) ”Department” means the […]

81-2-703. Documents required for importation — exemptions

81-2-703. Documents required for importation — exemptions. (1) Animals, animal semen, and animal biologics may not be brought into the state if significant danger to public or animal health will result upon entry into the state. Livestock infected with or exposed to brucellosis, tuberculosis, or any other infectious, contagious, or communicable disease may not enter the […]

81-2-704. Quarantine for illegal entry — liability for expenses

81-2-704. Quarantine for illegal entry — liability for expenses. (1) Animals, animal semen, or animal biologics which enter the state of Montana without the required importation papers or in violation of any rules of the department shall be held in quarantine at the risk of the owner. (2) The quarantine may be released only after the department […]

81-2-705. Lien resulting from quarantine — foreclosure of lien

81-2-705. Lien resulting from quarantine — foreclosure of lien. (1) In accordance with the provisions of 81-2-109, the expenses of quarantine detailed in 81-2-704 are a lien on the animals, semen, or biologics and the department may retain possession of them until the charges and expenses are paid. The lien is dependent on possession and may […]

81-2-706. Consignment requirements

81-2-706. Consignment requirements. (1) All animals, animal semen, or animal biologics brought into Montana, other than transitory cargo, must be consigned to or in the care of a person, entity, or authorized agent of either located in Montana. (2) The person, entity, or authorized agent must notify the department of its intent to receive any animals, animal […]

81-2-707. Department rulemaking power

81-2-707. Department rulemaking power. The department may promulgate, administer, and enforce rules necessary to implement this part. History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 65, L. 1981.

81-2-708. Penalty

81-2-708. Penalty. A person convicted of violating this part shall be fined not more than $500, be imprisoned in the county jail for a term not to exceed 6 months, or both. History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 65, L. 1981.