87-4-432. Alternative livestock advisory council -- appointment of members -- duties. - Montana Statutes

     87-4-432. Alternative livestock advisory council -- appointment of members -- duties. (1) There is an alternative livestock advisory council to advise the department on the administration of alternative livestock ranches in this state.
     (2) The alternative livestock advisory council is composed of five members, appointed by the governor as follows:
     (a) one member of the board of livestock or the department of livestock;
     (b) one member of the fish, wildlife, and parks commission or the department;
     (c) one member who is a representative of the alternative livestock industry;
     (d) one member who is a veterinarian licensed to practice veterinary medicine in this state; and
     (e) one member who is a representative of the sportspersons of Montana.
     (3) Members of the alternative livestock advisory council shall serve staggered 2-year terms. A member may serve one additional consecutive 2-year term.
     (4) The alternative livestock advisory council is attached to the department and the department of livestock in an advisory capacity only, as defined in 2-15-102. The department and the department of livestock shall provide staff support and assistance necessary for the council to perform its functions.

     History: En. Sec. 13, Ch. 503, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 28, Ch. 574, L. 1999.