77-5-403. Authority -- rulemaking. - Montana Statutes

     77-5-403. Authority -- rulemaking. (1) The department may establish and maintain a program in community and urban forestry to accomplish the purpose set forth in 77-5-401. The department may assist local governments in establishing and maintaining community and urban forestry programs and in encouraging persons to engage in appropriate and improved tree management and care.
     (2) The department may advise, encourage, and assist local governments in the development and coordination of policies, programs, and activities for the promotion of community and urban forestry.
     (3) The department may appoint an advisory committee to assist the department in establishing and carrying out a program in community and urban forestry.
     (4) The department may adopt rules to implement this part.

     History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 321, L. 1993.