Montana § 50-78-203 - Material Safety Data Sheets
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 50-78-203 — Material Safety Data Sheets, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50-78-203. Material Safety Data Sheets
Material safety data sheets. (1) Each chemical manufacturer or distributor shall provide a manufacturing or nonmanufacturing employer with the appropriate material safety data sheet upon delivery of a hazardous chemical. (2) Each employer shall maintain the most current material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical in the workplace. If a material safety data sheet has not been provided by the chemical manufacturer or distributor at the time a hazardous chemical is delivered to the employer, the employer shall request one in writing within 5 working days. Each employer shall maintain a copy of any correspondence sent or received by the employer in an effort to obtain a material safety data sheet for a hazardous chemical when none was provided by the chemical manufacturer or distributor. (3) Material safety data sheets must be provided by the employer to any employee or designated representative upon request for review or copying.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 50-78-203
What does Montana Code Annotated § 50-78-203 cover?
Section 50-78-203 ("Material Safety Data Sheets") 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.
How do I cite Montana § 50-78-203?
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