80-5-601. Legislative findings -- purpose.
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80-5-601 . Legislative findings -- purpose.
(1)The legislature finds that:
(a)the production of diverse agricultural crops is critical to the economic stability of Montana;
(b)Montana's agricultural companies and producers strive to operate their companies and grow their crops pursuant to generally accepted farming principles and practices;
(c)agricultural companies and producers in Montana are responsible for operating their businesses in a cooperative manner with their neighbors;
(d)the ability of Montana's growers to continue to compete in an expanding worldwide market is dependent upon access to a variety of crops that are resistant to diseases and pests;
(e)Montana's arid climate necessitates the development of types of crops that are drought-tolerant; and
(f)science has been a critical part of agriculture since its inception.
(2)The purpose of this part is to provide an orderly process to be followed when an intellectual property claim related to plants arises.