32.3.508    PENALTIES

(1) Persons in violation of ARM 32.3.502, 32.3.504, 32.3.505, or 32.3.507 will be subject to all of the following:

(a) quarantine and testing;

(b) up to a $500 fine to the Department of Livestock (REF 81-2-102(c), MCA);

(c) any departmental expenses regarding the investigation if a violation of law has taken place, as defined in 81-2-109, MCA.

(2) Any person, persons, firm, or corporation that fails to comply shall also be guilty of:

(a) a misdemeanor as described in 81-2-113, MCA; or

(b) civil liability as described in 81-2-114, MCA.

(3) Disputes will be heard by the Board of Livestock according to MAPA.

History: 81-2-102, 81-2-103, MCA; IMP, 81-2-102, 81-2-108, MCA; NEW, 2010 MAR p. 413, Eff. 2/12/10; AMD, 2011 MAR p. 2632, Eff. 12/9/11; AMD, 2013 MAR p. 1446, Eff. 8/9/13.