81-8-902. Department not liable for collection of assessment -- inspection. (1) The department and its agents and employees are not responsible or liable for a livestock owner's compliance with the requirement to pay the assessment due to the Montana beef council pursuant to 81-8-901 if 81-8-901 and this section are carried out in good faith.

(2) The department may not refuse to inspect livestock if the livestock owner refuses to pay the assessment imposed under 81-8-901.