Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 4 - AGRICULTURE
Chapter 4.5 - NOXIOUS WEED MANAGEMENT
Subchapter 4.5.4 - Noxious Weed Free Materials Certification
Rule 4.5.405 - MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING FACILITIES
Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 4.5.405
Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024
(1) A person desiring to certify processed materials as noxious weed free must apply to the department before initial certification and/or for additional materials not previously approved.
(a) Applications for
certification of materials must describe the method of cleaning to remove
noxious weeds and propagative plant material. The method must follow industry
standards and be approved by the department.
(b) Equipment must be cleaned of any noxious
weeds prior to processing materials for certification. Cleaning the entire
manufacturing system is required to prevent contamination of materials for
certification.
(c) The department
may deny or grant approval of the request based upon the information received
from the applicant and from data and information from other sources. The
department may also withdraw its approval should investigations or future
studies reveal the procedure is not equivalent to accepted
procedures.
(2) Any person may request Montana Noxious Weed Free Materials Certifications for materials produced out-of-state from the department.
(3) The manufacturer must document the amount (tons) of certified material processed in or shipped into Montana and submit documentation to the department on or before January 30 for the previous year's production.
AUTH: 80-7-902, MCA; IMP: 80-7-902, MCA
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