87-4-409. Application for license -- limitations on issuance. (1) A person desiring to obtain an alternative livestock ranch license shall make written application to the department on forms provided by the department. The application must specify:
     (a) the applicant's name;
     (b) the applicant's address;
     (c) the name and address of the individual who will be the principal manager of the alternative livestock ranch;
     (d) the exact legal description of the land upon which the alternative livestock ranch is to be located, including the number of acres composing the alternative livestock ranch, together with the nature of the applicant's title to the land, whether in fee, under lease, by contract for deed, or otherwise;
     (e) the species of alternative livestock proposed to be kept or reared on the alternative livestock ranch;
     (f) the type of facilities contemplated and the location of perimeter fencing;
     (g) the source from which the applicant intends to acquire the alternative livestock;
     (h) if the applicant is not a Montana resident, the name and address of a Montana resident designated by the applicant as the applicant's local agent;
     (i) if the applicant is a corporation, the full names and addresses of all stockholders owning more than 10% of the stock in the corporation; and
     (j) information demonstrating that the applicant is responsible.
     (2) Within 30 days of receipt of an application, the department shall notify the applicant in writing whether the application:
     (a) is in compliance and is accepted as complete; or
     (b) is not in compliance and shall list any deficiencies that must be corrected before the application is in compliance. The department shall return any noncomplying application to the applicant, who may resubmit the application upon correction of the deficiencies.
     (3) When an application is considered completed, the department shall provide a copy of the application to the department of livestock.
     (4) Within 120 days of the acceptance of a complete application, the department shall notify the applicant of its proposed decision to approve, approve with stipulations, or deny the application. If the department determines that the preparation of an environmental impact statement is required by Title 75, chapter 1, and by department rules adopted pursuant to the Montana Environmental Policy Act, then the department has an additional 180 days to act on the completed application. If required fencing has not been completed, the department shall approve the application subject to completion and approval of the fencing. If the application is denied or approved with stipulations, the department shall specify the reasons for denial or stipulations.

     History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 570, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 315, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 574, L. 1999.