Managing noxious weeds in Montana

Montana law states that "it is unlawful for any person to permit any noxious weed to propagate or go to seed on the person's land." It further states that "...any person who adheres to the noxious weed management program of the person's weed management district or has entered into and is in compliance with a noxious weed management agreement" is considered to be in compliance. (Montana Code 7-22-2116 (2023)).

Legally, a noxious weed is any plant designated by a Federal, State or county government as injurious to public health, agriculture, recreation, wildlife or property. Montana Noxious Weed...