Montana § 80-7-502 - Insect Detection, Surveillance, And Control Programs
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 80-7-502 — Insect Detection, Surveillance, And Control Programs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 80-7-502. Insect Detection, Surveillance, And Control Programs
Insect detection, surveillance, and control programs. The department may: (1) employ permanent and seasonal personnel to administer this part; (2) survey for and maintain surveillance of insect pests during appropriate seasons and enter upon any croplands in the course of conducting such surveillance; (3) provide insect pest management services to particular agricultural commodity groups for the resolution of special or unusual insect pest problems; (4) determine or assist a county to determine, upon investigation, whether a serious infestation exists or threatens to occur within a county; (5) declare that an insect pest infestation constitutes a serious infestation; (6) operate, contract for, or assist a county to obtain spraying or other appropriate services to counteract an actual or threatening serious infestation, having first determined that any person contracting to supply such services is properly equipped to apply substances designated and approved by the department; (7) conduct, cooperate in, or coordinate upon request by any affected county, insect pest management services for serious pest infestations in one or more counties; (8) assist counties, upon request, to coordinate county insect pest management programs in contiguous counties.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 80-7-502
What does Montana Code Annotated § 80-7-502 cover?
Section 80-7-502 ("Insect Detection, Surveillance, And Control Programs") 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 § 80-7-502?
A common citation format is "Montana Code Annotated § 80-7-502" (Montana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Montana law?
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How does Montana § 80-7-502 apply to my situation?
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