Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 4 - AGRICULTURE
Chapter 4.12 - AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES DIVISION
Subchapter 4.12.14 - Distribution, Inspection, Orchards, and Nurseries
Rule 4.12.1431 - CIVIL PENALTIES - MATRIX
Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024
(1) Type of Violation 1st Offense 2nd Offense Subsequent Offenses
(2) Anyone who violates these rules is acting negligently, if not intentionally, and may be liable for all harm they cause and may be liable for all costs associated with, but not limited to, trapping, monitoring, surveying, analysis, testing, containment, eradication, treatment, control, management, disposition, destruction, restoration, and other measures deemed necessary by the department.
(3) At the department's discretion, each day of violation can be considered a separate offense.
(4) Penalties may be assessed on a daily, per plant, and/or per event basis and will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
AUTH: 80-7-106, 80-7-135, MCA; IMP: 80-7-135, MCA