Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 4 - AGRICULTURE
Chapter 4.12 - AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES DIVISION
Subchapter 4.12.30 - Seed Warehouse Rules
Rule 4.12.3013 - CIVIL PENALTIES - MATRIX

Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 4.12.3013
Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024

Type of Violation 1st Offense 2nd Offense Subsequent Offenses
(1) Fail to obtain a license. $200 $500 $1000
(2) Misrepresent information supplied regarding exemption from licensing requirements. 200 500 1000
(3) Sell or transport seed lots that:
(a) contain technical violations in labeling that do not seriously affect the quality of seed; 100 300 500
(b) contain more than 2% common weed seeds; 200 500 1000
(c) contain restricted weed seed above the tolerances; 200 500 1000
(d) contain prohibited noxiousweed seed; 200 500 1000
(e) contain technical violations in labeling that seriously affect the quality of the lot of seed; 200 500 1000
(f) have expired germination test; 100 300 500
(g) are falsely or misleadingly advertised; and 200 500 1000
(h) are misbranded or mislabeled. 200 500 1000
(4) Sell, transport, label, advertise, or represent seed as certified seed:
(a) without a label issued by the seed certifying agency; and 100 300 500
(b) without a determination from the seed certifying agency that the seed conforms to standards. 200 500 1000
Type of Violation 1st Offense 2nd Offense Subsequent Offenses
(5) Sell or transport seed that is protected under the Plant Variety Protection Act without:
(a) authority of the owner; and $1000 $1000 $1000
(b) the required seedcertification. 1000 1000 1000
(6) Detach, alter, deface, or destroy a label. 300 600 1000
(7) Alter or substitute seed. 300 600 1000
(8) Disseminate false or misleading advertisement. 300 600 1000
(9) Hinder or obstruct an authorized person in performanceof duties. 500 1000 1000
(10) Fail to comply with a stop sale order. 1000 1000 1000
(11) Fail to comply with Title 80, chapter 5, part 1, MCA or rules promulgated thereunder. 100 300 500
(12) Use "trace" as a substitute for required statement. 100 300 500
(13) Use "type" in labeling in connection with variety name. 100 300 500
(14) Move or use screenings in violation of 80-5-135, MCA. 200 500 1000
(15) Fail to pay assessment. 1000 1000 1000
(16) Fail to submit a report of sales. 200 500 1000

80-5-139, MCA; IMP, 80-5-136, MCA;

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