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Montana Title 2. Government Structure and Administration § 2-15-3102. Board of livestock--composition

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) There is a board of livestock.

(2) The board consists of seven members appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate. Each member must be a resident of the state and an active livestock producer. A member must be appointed upon the recommendation of the related industry and must have the following qualifications:

(a) four are cattle producers;

(b) one is a dairy producer representing the dairy and poultry industry;

(c) one is a swine producer; and

(d) one is a sheep producer.

(3) An appointee is vested with all the powers and duties of office before being confirmed by the senate, as are directors in 2-15-111(2).

(4) The governor shall designate the presiding officer of the board.

(5) A member shall serve for a term of 6 years.

(6) Members of the board must be reimbursed and compensated as are members of quasi-judicial boards in 2-15-124(7).

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