This bill aims to regulate the sale and definition of aquaculture products in Montana, amending several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA). Key amendments include the addition of aquaculture products to the list of commodities that can be sold under specific conditions, as outlined in Section 30-12-301. The bill also clarifies that aquaculture products, defined in Section 80-3-302, include items such as fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants, and establishes that these products must be produced under controlled conditions. Additionally, the bill modifies the exemptions for homemade food products in Section 50-49-203, specifying that aquaculture products are not permitted for sale unless they meet licensing and inspection requirements.

The bill provides rulemaking authority to the relevant department to ensure compliance with good commercial practices in the sale of aquaculture products. It emphasizes the importance of accurate representation of the quantity sold and outlines the conditions under which homemade food products can be sold, particularly in relation to aquaculture. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval, reflecting the urgency of establishing a regulatory framework for aquaculture in the state.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_1(1): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_1(2): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_1(3): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_1(4): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_1(5): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_1(6): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_1(7): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_1(8): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_1: 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_2(1): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_2(10): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_2(11): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_2(12): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_2(13): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_2(2): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_2(3): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_2(4): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_2(5): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_2(6): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_2(7): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_2(8): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_2(9): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_2: 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_3(1): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_3(2): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_3(3): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_3(4): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_3(5): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_3(6): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_3(7): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_3(8): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_3(9): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_3: 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_4(1): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_4(10): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_4(11): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_4(12): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_4(13): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_4(14): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_4(15): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_4(16): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_4(17): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_4(2): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_4(3): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_4(4): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_4(5): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_4(6): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_4(7): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_4(8): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_4(9): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_4: 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_X(1): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_X(2): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_X(3): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_X(4): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_X(5): 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302
SB0161_X: 30-12-301, 50-49-203, 50-50-102, 80-3-302