Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 4 - AGRICULTURE
Chapter 4.12 - AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES DIVISION
Subchapter 4.12.14 - Distribution, Inspection, Orchards, and Nurseries
Rule 4.12.1427 - INSPECTION FEES
Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024
(1) Regular shipping point inspection fees are as follows:
(2) Cost Recovery: Regular inspection fees are established in an amount reasonably necessary to cover the cost of providing the services and administration of the inspection program. Cost recovery charges may be necessary when the regular inspection fee is not applicable or adequate to cover the cost of the service provided.
(3) USDA Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Good Handling Practices (GHP) Audit Fee: GAP and GHP Audits will be on a first come, first served basis as auditing staff is available. GAP and GHP Audit fees will be applied when an applicant requests a mock audit or an audit review of practices based on the voluntary FDA Standards for Minimizing Microbial Contamination to Fresh Fruits and Vegetables or other audit-based standards as requested by the industry. The cost of such services will include:
(4) Minimum fee per inspection - $50.00.
(5) All fees for services are payable upon receipt of a billing statement. The department may assess a collection fee of 18% annual percentage rate or assess a minimum fee of $25, whichever is greater, for any payment amount not received on or before the last regular business day of each month. The department may require payment of fees prior to providing inspection services.
80-3-303, 80-3-315, MCA; IMP, 80-3-315, MCA;