81-8-212. Purpose. The purpose of this part is to:

Terms Used In Montana Code 81-8-212

  • Livestock: means cattle, calves, hogs, pigs, horses, mules, sheep, lambs, and goats. See Montana Code 81-8-213
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201

(1)simplify, clarify, and modernize the law governing livestock marketing businesses and livestock marketing transactions;

(2)encourage, stimulate, and stabilize the livestock economy of the state; and

(3)promote open, free, and competitive factors in the marketplace in relation to all market conditions involving the sale and purchase of livestock.