BEFORE THE Department of AGRICULTURE

OF THE STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the amendment of ARM 4.5.308 and 4.5.313 pertaining to the noxious weed seed free forage fees

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NOTICE OF AMENDMENT

 

TO: All Concerned Persons

 

1. On June 25, 2015, the Department of Agriculture published MAR Notice No. 4-14-227 pertaining to the public hearing on the proposed amendment of the above-stated rules at page 784 of the 2015 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 12.

 

2. The department has amended the above-stated rules as proposed.

 

3. The department has thoroughly considered the comments and testimony received. A summary of the comments received and the department's responses are as follows:

 

COMMENT #1: A grower who plans to ship in bulk noxious weed seed free forage out of state had questions about the new fee and the exact amount he would pay and whether in the future it might have a negative impact on his business.

 

RESPONSE #1: The field and facility inspection fees are not changed by this rule. The new marker fee for certifying bulk products only is $0.20/50 pounds or $8.00/ton.  The decision to certify and sell these products as certified is at the discretion of the seller.

 

 

/s/ Cort Jensen                                    /s/ Ron de Yong                        

Cort Jensen                                          Ron de Yong

Rule Reviewer                                       Director

                                                             Department of Agriculture

 

         

Certified to the Secretary of State September 14, 2015.