(1) The department may take informal or formal enforcement action against a certificate holder for violation of department statutes or rules.

(2) The department's informal enforcement action may include:

(a) requiring the certificate holder to take corrective action within the time specified by the department by department order;

(b) removal of enrolled cattle from the program if the department finds an animal does not comply with the standards and requirements of the program;

(c) requiring additional inspections.

(3) The department's formal enforcement actions shall be conducted under the Montana Administrative Procedure Act. The department may suspend or revoke the certification if the department finds the cattle or products do not conform to the requirements of the program.

(4) The department may suspend or revoke a certificate for causes including but not limited to:

(a) failure to maintain records as required by this chapter;

(b) failure to allow or provide access for the department to the certificate holder's premises or records;

(c) failure to comply with applicable federal, state, or local law;

(d) failure to pay fees when due;

(e) any other violations of this chapter; or

(f) receipt of credible evidence the certificate holder did not meet the eligibility requirements set forth in this chapter at the time the certificate was issued.