(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a person who believes feral swine are present on private or public property shall notify the board and, if authorized, assist in the control or eradication of the feral swine.
(2) A person or the person's agent who encounters feral swine on property owned or leased by that person may immediately eradicate the feral swine if the feral swine:
(a) poses an immediate threat of harm to a person or property; or
(b) will expand its range without immediate eradication.
(3) A person who eradicates a feral swine pursuant to subsection (2) shall notify the board as soon as practicable, but no later than the limit established by board rule. The person shall follow instructions provided by the board, including but not limited to the handling, preservation for testing, or disposal of the carcass.
Citation: MCA 81-29-103.
A person violating the provisions of 81-29-104 is subject to:
(1) a fine of at least $2,000 but not more than $10,000 for each violation; and
(2) repayment of costs incurred by a state or federal agency for the control or eradication of a feral swine as a result of the person's violation.
Citation: MCA 81-29-105.
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(2) The cost of enforcement actions under this part must be paid from the general fund if the cost to the department exceeds $1,000 and federal funds are not available to pay the excess costs.
Citation: MCA 81-29-106.
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(3) A person shall report a swine running at large on the open range to the board. The board shall determine if the swine is an animal running at large subject to this section or a feral swine subject to the provisions of Title 81, chapter 29, part 1.
Citation: MCA 81-4-207.
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(3) A person shall report a swine running at large to the board. The board shall determine if the swine is an animal running at large subject to this section or a feral swine subject to the provisions of Title 81, chapter 29, part 1.
Citation: MCA 81-4-208.