80-5-502. Notice of alternative dispute resolution. A notice calling attention to the requirement for alternative dispute resolution under 80-5-501 must be included on the label required under 80-5-123, on the bulk certificate, or otherwise attached to or printed on the agricultural seed bag or package. Alternative dispute resolution may not be required unless this notice is included. A notice in the following form or equivalent language is sufficient:
NOTICE
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION REQUIRED BY STATE LAW
Under Montana agricultural seed laws, alternative dispute resolution is required as a prerequisite to maintaining a legal action based upon the failure of the agricultural seed to which this notice is attached to produce as represented. The consumer shall file a complaint along with the filing fee, when applicable, with the Director of the Department of Agriculture allowing sufficient time to permit inspection of the crops, plants, or trees by the designated agency and the seller from whom the agricultural seed was purchased. A copy of the complaint must be sent to the seller by certified mail or as otherwise provided by state law.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 567, L. 2001.