81-10-104. Rulemaking. The department may adopt rules to administer this part, including but not limited to rules to:

Terms Used In Montana Code 81-10-104

  • Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201

(1)set fees for horse surrender and adoption;

(2)determine what, if any, proof of financial hardship may be required before an owner may surrender a horse;

(3)create procedures for the adoption of surrendered horses;

(4)reimburse licensed livestock markets for expenses incurred in the upkeep of surrendered horses; and

(5)allow a person who has surrendered a horse to buy the horse back if the person’s financial circumstances change and the horse has not been sold or adopted.