80-7-913. Creation of certification programs -- other materials. (1) The department may by rule establish certification programs for materials other than forage. Certification may include but is not limited to:

(a) noxious weed free;

(b) noxious weed and seed free; or

(c) invasive organism free.

(2) Programs established in accordance with subsection (1) must be paid for using fees or donations and may not be mandated by the department.

(3) All fees, materials, and standards for programs established in accordance with this section must be included in rules established in accordance with subsection (1).

(4) A person who falsely claims a certification created under this section is subject to penalties under 80-7-922.

(5) To assist in implementation of a program, the department may enter into agreements with counties, the Montana state university extension service, other states, federal agencies, or other parties.