80-7-711. Technical assistance. The department is authorized to provide technical assistance and services to local governments, agricultural producers, and the general public on the management and control of noxious plants. This assistance and service may include:
(1) development, compilation, and reporting of information and records on noxious plant infestations in every county;
(2) information and data on the location of noxious plants and acres infested per county and major infestations of watersheds and geographical regions of the state;
(3) a determination of the economic and environmental impact of noxious plants on Montana and its citizens;
(4) providing technical assistance to various governmental units and citizens on managing long-term noxious plant control programs;
(5) delineation and recommendation of areas in the state where management programs or certain management tools should not be utilized because of economic or environmental considerations;
(6) information on the restrictions and proper use of pesticides and other management techniques;
(7) publishing of model quarantine standards for counties desiring to provide a quarantine program for noxious plants, plant parts, and seed transported in the county; and
(8) cooperation and coordination of activities with any government agency, private industry, or citizen.
History: En. 16-1724 by Sec. 1, Ch. 466, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 16-1724.
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