The bill aims to eliminate the Organic Commodity Advisory Council and revise the state organic certification program in Montana. Key amendments include changing the language in Section 80-11-601 to establish a state organic certification program administered by the Department of Agriculture, which will now have the authority to adopt necessary rules for implementation. The bill also emphasizes the importance of seeking input from the Montana Organic Association and other stakeholders regarding the certification program and related matters.

Additionally, Section 80-11-602 is amended to establish an account in the state special revenue fund for the organic certification program, which will include proceeds from gifts, grants, donations, assessments, and penalties. The account will be maintained separately from other departmental accounts, and the department is authorized to invest funds from this account. Overall, the bill streamlines the certification process and enhances the department's ability to manage the program effectively.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 80-11-601
HB0269_1(1): 80-11-601
HB0269_1(2): 80-11-601
HB0269_1(3): 80-11-601
HB0269_1(4): 80-11-601
HB0269_1(5): 80-11-601
HB0269_1(6): 80-11-601
HB0269_1(7): 80-11-601
HB0269_1: 80-11-601
HB0269_2(1): 80-11-601, 80-11-602
HB0269_2(10): 80-11-601
HB0269_2(11): 80-11-601
HB0269_2(12): 80-11-601
HB0269_2(13): 80-11-601
HB0269_2(14): 80-11-601
HB0269_2(2): 80-11-601, 80-11-602
HB0269_2(3): 80-11-601, 80-11-602
HB0269_2(4): 80-11-601, 80-11-602
HB0269_2(5): 80-11-601
HB0269_2(6): 80-11-601
HB0269_2(7): 80-11-601
HB0269_2(8): 80-11-601
HB0269_2(9): 80-11-601
HB0269_2: 80-11-601, 80-11-602
HB0269_X(1): 80-11-601, 80-11-602
HB0269_X(2): 80-11-601, 80-11-602
HB0269_X: 80-11-601, 80-11-602