Montana Code 80-7-1005. Cooperative agreement for invasive species detection and control
80-7-1005. Cooperative agreement for invasive species detection and control. (1) In order to implement, administer, and accomplish the purposes of this part, the departments, collectively or individually, shall enter into a cooperative agreement with each other or may enter into an agreement with any person with the appropriate expertise and administrative capacity to perform the obligations of the agreement.
Terms Used In Montana Code 80-7-1005
- Departments: means the department of agriculture, the department of fish, wildlife, and parks, the department of natural resources and conservation, and the department of transportation. See Montana Code 80-7-1003
- Invasive species: means , upon the mutual agreement of the directors of the departments, a nonnative, aquatic species that has caused, is causing, or is likely to cause harm to the economy, environment, recreational opportunities, or human health. See Montana Code 80-7-1003
- Person: means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, limited partnership, limited liability company, governmental subdivision, agency, or public or private organization of any character. See Montana Code 80-7-1003
(2)Prior to entering an agreement with a person other than a department, the departments shall work in collaboration with each other to coordinate their respective responsibilities in order to further the purposes of this part.
(3)A cooperative agreement may include provisions for funding to implement the agreement.