Montana § 81-1-304 - Appointment Of Federal Veterinary Inspectors
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 81-1-304 — Appointment Of Federal Veterinary Inspectors, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 81-1-304. Appointment Of Federal Veterinary Inspectors
Appointment of federal veterinary inspectors. With the approval of either the federal veterinarian in charge in this state or the United States department of agriculture, the department of livestock may appoint federal veterinarians or federal lay inspectors stationed in this state, as deputies or agents for the department. All federal officers so appointed as deputies or agents of the department possess the powers and duties of regular deputies or agents of the department, but they shall act without compensation and hold office only at the pleasure of the department.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 81-1-304
What does Montana Code Annotated § 81-1-304 cover?
Section 81-1-304 ("Appointment Of Federal Veterinary Inspectors") 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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