81-8-253. Transfer of certificate. The department may approve the transfer of ownership of a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued pursuant to this part without a determination and showing of public convenience and necessity. Such approval may be granted only after a public hearing at which the transferee’s qualifications to operate a livestock market have been thoroughly examined and found sufficient to properly operate a livestock market. A minimum of 10 days’ notice by mail must be given to all persons to whom notice is sent pursuant to the provisions of 81-8-252 of a hearing to consider an initial application for a certificate.

Terms Used In Montana Code 81-8-253

  • Department: means the department of livestock provided for in Title 2, chapter 15, part 31. See Montana Code 81-8-213
  • Livestock: means cattle, calves, hogs, pigs, horses, mules, sheep, lambs, and goats. See Montana Code 81-8-213
  • Livestock market: means :

    (i)a person engaged in the business of buying or selling livestock in commerce on a commission basis;

    (ii)a person engaged in the business of furnishing stockyard services; or

    (iii)a livestock video auction as defined in this section. See Montana Code 81-8-213