81-9-235. Suspension or revocation of inspection service or establishment number -- hearing -- appeal. - Montana Statutes

     81-9-235. Suspension or revocation of inspection service or establishment number -- hearing -- appeal. (1) A license issued by the board or a state meat inspection service or establishment number may be suspended or revoked by the board for noncompliance with 81-9-216 through 81-9-220 and 81-9-226 through 81-9-236 or any rule adopted pursuant to 81-9-216 through 81-9-220 and 81-9-226 through 81-9-236.
     (2) State meat inspection service or establishment numbers may be suspended or revoked only after a hearing before the board upon reasonable notice. Notice must be given to the licensee by service of the complaint upon the licensee.
     (3) The decision of the board is final in any matter relating to renewal, suspension, or revocation of state meat inspection service or an establishment number unless the person aggrieved, within 10 days after the date of the decision, appeals to the district court of the district in which the licensed premises are located. The court shall hear and determine the matter within 10 days after the date of filing the appeal. After the decision, the person aggrieved may appeal the decision of the district court to the supreme court of the state, but the suspension or revocation of state meat inspection service or an establishment number remains in effect pending the outcome of the appeal.

     History: En. Sec. 14, Ch. 577, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 2693, Ch. 56, L. 2009.