Montana § 80-7-1007 - Rulemaking Authority

§ 80-7-1007. Rulemaking Authority

Rulemaking authority. (1) Unless otherwise provided in Title 81, chapters 2 and 7, or this chapter, each of the departments may adopt rules for the prevention, early detection, and control of invasive species under the departments' jurisdiction, including rules for the: (a) implementation of the invasive species strategic plan adopted pursuant to 80-7-1006 ; (b) transportation of an invasive species or any agent likely to be a carrier of an invasive species; (c) designation, regulation, and treatment of an invasive species management area under 80-7-1008 , including rules pertaining to: (i) the use of quarantine regulations and measures; (ii) the movement of vessels and equipment within, to, or from the area; and (iii) the inspection and cleaning of vessels and equipment moving within, to, or from the area; (d) manner in which vessels and equipment, including bilges, livewells, bait containers, and other boating-related equipment, traveling in the state must be cleaned to ensure that they are free from the presence of an invasive species; and (e) prohibition on the use of felt-soled waders. (2) The departments shall adopt rules for the administration of the statewide invasive species management area established in 80-7-1015 , including rules specifying the method or methods for preventing the introduction or further introduction of invasive species into the state, and shall adopt rules for: (a) the use of quarantine measures; (b) the movement of vessels and equipment into the state; and (c) the manner in which check stations will be used to inspect, clean, and decontaminate vessels and equipment moving into the state.