Montana Statutes
§ 80-7-1013 — Emergency Response
80-7-1013 . Emergency response.
(1)The governor may declare an invasive species emergency if:
(a)the introduction or spread of an invasive species has occurred or is imminent;
(b)a new and potentially harmful invasive species is discovered in the state and is verified by the departments; or
(c)the state is facing a potential influx of invasive species as the result of a natural disaster.
(2)If an emergency is declared pursuant to subsection (1), the governor may authorize the expenditure of funds pursuant to 10-3-312 .
(3)In the absence of necessary funding from other sources, the principal of the invasive species trust fund established in 80-7-1016 may be appropriated by a vote of three-fourths of the members of each house of the legislature to government agencies for emergency reli
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Legislative History
En. Sec. 13, Ch. 429, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 289, L. 2015.
Nearby Sections
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§ 80-7-1001
Short Title§ 80-7-1002
Legislative Findings And Purpose§ 80-7-1003
Definitions§ 80-7-1004
Invasive Species Account§ 80-7-1006
Departmental Responsibilities -- Reporting§ 80-7-1007
Rulemaking Authority§ 80-7-1009
Arrangements With Landowners§ 80-7-101
Repealed§ 80-7-1011
Check Stations§ 80-7-1013
Emergency Response§ 80-7-1014
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