This bill revises the designation process for the Chief Meat Inspector within the Department of Livestock in Montana. It amends Section 81-9-226 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to state that the executive officer of the Department of Livestock will now be responsible for designating the Chief Meat Inspector, who will serve at the executive officer's pleasure, rather than being appointed by the board. The Chief Meat Inspector will continue to supervise the state meat inspection program and ensure that only pure, wholesome, and unadulterated meat products are sold to the public.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the appointment of veterinary meat inspectors and lay meat inspectors, stating that they will be appointed based on the recommendation of the Chief Meat Inspector and will be responsible to them. The language also specifies that inspectors assigned to official establishments must not have any familial or financial ties to the management of those establishments, ensuring impartiality in the inspection process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 81-9-226