Montana § 50-50-401 - Tagging Or Declaration Requirements For Stored Meat
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§ 50-50-401. Tagging Or Declaration Requirements For Stored Meat
Tagging or declaration requirements for stored meat. (1) The owner or operator of an establishment, as defined in this chapter, shall not receive the carcass of a game animal, game bird, or any quarter, half, or whole carcass of beef or veal unless: (a) it is properly stamped or tagged; or (b) a written declaration is filed by the owner stating how it was obtained, date placed in the locker, and weight and type of meat. (2) A declaration made under subsection (1)(b) of this section shall be retained for 1 year and shall be open to inspection by employees of the department.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 50-50-401 ("Tagging Or Declaration Requirements For Stored Meat") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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