BEFORE THE Department of AGRICULTURE

OF THE STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the amendment of ARM 4.5.313 pertaining to Noxious Weed Seed Free Forage minimum fees

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NOTICE OF AMENDMENT

 

TO: All Concerned Persons

 

1. On January 30, 2014, the Department of Agriculture published MAR Notice No. 4-14-216 pertaining to the public hearing on the proposed amendment of the above-stated rule at page 161 of the 2014 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 2.

 

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

 

3. The department has thoroughly considered the comments and testimony received. One comment was received and the department's response is as follows:

 

COMMENT #1: Commenter believes the $45 minimum inspection fee is too high for small producers (in his case 3 acres) and should be lower.

 

RESPONSE #1: While the department sympathizes with his concern, the minimum fee of $45 reflects the cost of the department performing any inspection.

 

 

/s/ Cort Jensen                                            /s/ Ron de Yong                 

Cort Jensen                                                Ron de Yong

Rule Reviewer                                             Director

                                                                  Department of Agriculture

 

           

Certified to the Secretary of State March 3, 2014.