Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 4 - AGRICULTURE
Chapter 4.17 - ORGANIC PROGRAM
Subchapter 4.17.1 - Organic Certification
Rule 4.17.106 - APPLICATION FEES AND FEES FOR SERVICES
Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024
(1) Application fees for producers are as follows:
(2) Application fees for handlers are as follows:
(3) Each applicant for certification will be inspected initially and yearly thereafter, in compliance with 7 CFR 205.403, to assess compliance with certification standards. Fees will be charged to the applicant in amounts sufficient to cover costs of the inspection.
The exact hourly rate will be set each year based on actual cost to the department.
The department will also charge per diem and mileage at standard state rates, plus a 10% administrative charge.
(4) The label and product profile review fee is $35 for each new or revised label.
(5) Failure to pay application, inspection, or other fees due within the required time will be cause for denying, suspending, or revoking certification.
(6) All application fees and fees for services are nonrefundable upon receipt.
(7) Applications submitted after the deadline must include an additional late fee of $200. On the first of every month after the first month, an additional $100 will be added to the late fee.
(8) Inspection fees 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 past due payment of fees prior to providing certification services.
(9) A surcharge of up to $1,000 may be charged for expedited services depending on the speed, time of the year, and resources required. The department may set pricing standards within department policy.
AUTH: 80-11-601, MCA; IMP: 80-11-601, MCA
