Montana Code 81-2-706. Consignment requirements
81-2-706. Consignment requirements. (1) All animals, animal semen, or animal biologics brought into Montana, other than transitory cargo, must be consigned to or in the care of a person, entity, or authorized agent of either located in Montana.
Terms Used In Montana Code 81-2-706
- Animals: means livestock, dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, game animals, fur-bearing and wild animals, and poultry and other birds. See Montana Code 81-2-702
- Biologics: means medicinal preparations made from living organisms and their products. See Montana Code 81-2-702
- Department: means the department of livestock. See Montana Code 81-2-702
- Health certificate: means a legible record written on an official health certificate form of the state of origin or on an equivalent form of the U. See Montana Code 81-2-702
- Permit: means an official document issued by the department after proper application that allows the movement of animals, animal semen, or animal biologics into Montana. See Montana Code 81-2-702
- Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
(2)The person, entity, or authorized agent must notify the department of its intent to receive any animals, animal semen, or animal biologics and is responsible for acquiring all required permits and ensuring that they are accompanied by all required health certificates.
(3)No person consigning, transporting, or receiving animals, animal semen, or animal biologics into Montana may authorize, order, or carry out any diversion of them or any portion thereof to a destination or consignee other than as set forth on the permit or health certificate without first obtaining written permission from the department.