Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 32 - LIVESTOCK
Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL
Subchapter 32.3.2 - Importation of Animals and Semen Into Montana
Rule 32.3.224A - UNLAWFULLY ESTRAYED AND PUBLIC OWNED MIGRATORY WILD BISON FROM HERDS AFFECTED WITH A DANGEROUS DISEASE
Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 32.3.224A
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) When estrayed or migratory wild bison exposed to or affected with Brucellosis, a dangerous, contagious, zoonotic disease of man and animals, enter into or are otherwise present within the state of Montana one of the following actions may be taken:
(a) The live wild bison may be
physically removed by the safest and most expeditious means from within the
state boundaries. This means may include but not be limited to capture,
trucking, hazing/aversion, or delivery to a departmentally approved
slaughterhouse.
(b) If live wild
bison cannot safely by reasonable and permanent means be removed from the state
they shall be summarily destroyed where they stand by the use of firearms. If
firearms cannot be used with due regard to human safety and public property
wild bison may be relocated to such a danger free area and destroyed by
firearms or by any other practicable means of euthanasia.
(c) When wild bison of necessity or
unintentionally are killed through actions of the department, the carcass
remains will be disposed of by the most economical means possible. This may
include but not be limited to burying, incineration, rendering, or field
dressing for delivery to a departmentally approved slaughterhouse or slaughter
destination.
81-2-102, 81-2-103, MCA; IMP, 81-2-102, 81-2-103, MCA;
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