(1) The state veterinarian, upon deciding that there is or may be an outbreak of a disease or condition quarantinable under this subchapter, may declare any area of the state an epizootic area.

(2) No person may remove any animals from an epizootic area or bring any animals into an epizootic area without the permission of the state veterinarian or his authorized agent.

(3) Violation of this rule is punishable by 81-2-112 , MCA and other applicable provision of the MCA.