Montana Administrative Code

8.97.920 INTERCAP PROGRAM - REVENUE BONDS SPECIAL DISTRICTS - COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICTS - VOTED DEBT AND NON-VOTED DEBT - DESCRIPTION - REQUIREMENTS - COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICTS is hereby repealed. Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 17-5-1605, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 17…

8.97.921 INTERCAP PROGRAM - OTHER LOANS; LIMITS is hereby repealed. Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 17-5-1605, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 17-5-1606, 17-5-1611, MCA History: NEW, 1996 MAR p. 766, Eff. 3/22/96; AMD, 1997 MAR p. 1028, Eff. 6/24/97; REP, 2000 MAR p. 2969, Eff. 10…

8.99.1001 PERFORMANCE AND OUTPUT STANDARDS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 20-9-537, MCA Implementing statute(s): 20-9-537, MCA History: NEW, 2013 MAR p. 1331, Eff. 7/26/13; REP, 2015 MAR p. 815, Eff. 6/26/15.

8.99.1002 DISTRIBUTION OF $2 MILLION IN MONTANA INDIAN LANGUAGE PRESERVATION PILOT PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS FOR THE 2014-2015 BIENNIUM (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 20-9-537, MCA Implementing statute(s): 20-9-537, MCA History: NEW, 2013 MAR p. 1331, Eff. 7/26/13; REP, 2015 MAR p.…

8.99.1003 ACCOUNTING OF FUNDS IN THE MONTANA INDIAN LANGUAGE PRESERVATION PILOT PROGRAM (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 20-9-537, MCA Implementing statute(s): 20-9-537, MCA History: NEW, 2013 MAR p. 1331, Eff. 7/26/13; REP, 2015 MAR p. 815, Eff. 6/26/15.

8.99.1004 USE OF FUNDS IN THE MONTANA INDIAN LANGUAGE PRESERVATION PILOT PROGRAM (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 20-9-537, MCA Implementing statute(s): 20-9-537, MCA History: NEW, 2013 MAR p. 1331, Eff. 7/26/13; REP, 2015 MAR p. 815, Eff. 6/26/15.

8.99.1101 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF GUIDELINES FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE MONTANA GROWTH FUND, A PART OF THE BIG SKY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM The department adopts and incorporates by reference the Program Guidelines for the Montana Growth Fund, a part of the Big Sky Econo…

8.99.1201 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF RULES GOVERNING THE GUIDELINES FOR THE PILOT COMMUNITY TOURISM GRANT PROGRAM The department adopts and incorporates by reference Guidelines for the Pilot Community Tourism Grant Program (PCTG Program), with the most current version being po…

8.99.1301 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF RULES GOVERNING THE GUIDELINES FOR THE ECONOMIC IMPACT AND DESTINATION EVENT GRANT PROGRAM The department adopts and incorporates by reference Guidelines for the Economic Impact and Destination Event Grant Program (Program or Event Grant Pr…

8.99.1401 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF RULES GOVERNING THE GUIDELINES FOR THE REGIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The department adopts and incorporates by reference Guidelines for the Regional Assistance Program (Program or RAP), with the most current version being posted on the Touris…

8.99.1501 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF RULES GOVERNING THE GUIDELINES FOR THE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND ENHANCEMENT REVOLVING LOAN FUND The department adopts and incorporates by reference Guidelines for the Tourism Development and Enhancement Revolving Loan Fund as rules governing…

8.99.1601 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF RULES GOVERNING THE GUIDELINES FOR THE AGRITOURISM GRANTS PROGRAM The department adopts and incorporates by reference Program Guidelines, Application and Grant Administration for the Agritourism Grants Program with the most current version …

8.99.1701 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF RULES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE MONTANA WOOD PRODUCTS REVOLVING LOAN FUND The department adopts and incorporates by reference the Montana Wood Products Revolving Loan Fund (WP RLF) Program Guidelines (June 2025), as rules for the admini…

8.99.301 DEFINITIONS The following definitions apply to this subchapter: "Applicant" means a private, nonprofit corporation that applies for certification as a CRDC by the department through a competitive process; "Assistance grant" means funds awarded by the department to a CRDC…

8.99.302 CERTIFICATION OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS The following information shall be presented to the department by applicants that seek certification as a CRDC: an outline of the region the applicant is proposing to represent that includes a description of the communit…

8.99.303 ASSISTANCE GRANTS - DISTRIBUTION The department shall set aside assistance grants annually based upon the following: $30,000 to each CRDC for providing services to their respective regions based upon receipt of an acceptable work plan. For the purpose of this rule, servi…

8.99.304 ASSISTANCE GRANTS - ALLOWABLE USES As prescribed by the department, allowable administrative expenses for which assistance grants may be used by a CRDC include: personnel and operating expenses; and any other expenses deemed necessary by the department to maintain the or…

8.99.305 CRDC - CERTIFICATION REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Annual reporting requirements for CRDC certification include: annual updates or revisions of the region served by the CRDC; annual updates or revisions of the strategic plan on file with the department; a description of any cha…

8.99.306 CRDC - DECERTIFICATION Criteria for determining noncompliance and decertification of a CRDC shall be defined in the contract entered into between the department and a CRDC. Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 90-1-116, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 90-1-116, MCA History: NE…

8.99.401 DEFINITIONS As used in this subchapter, the following definitions apply: "Bank" means an organization that is engaged in the business of banking. The term includes savings banks, savings and loan associations, credit unions, and trust companies. "Certification" means the…

8.99.402 COMPOSITION OF THE COUNCIL is hereby repealed. Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 17-6-406, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 17-6-411, MCA History: NEW, 1991 MAR p. 1932, Eff. 7/12/91; AMD, 1998 MAR p. 466, Eff. 2/13/98; REP, 2000 MAR p. 1045, Eff. 4/28/00.

8.99.403 SOLICITING NOMINATIONS is hereby repealed. Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 17-6-406, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 17-6-411, MCA History: NEW, 1991 MAR p. 1932, Eff. 7/12/91; AMD, 2000 MAR p. 1045, Eff. 4/28/00; REP, 2004 MAR p. 566, Eff. 3/12/04.

8.99.404 CERTIFICATION OF MICROBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS The following information is required to be presented to the department by applicants for certification as a MBDC: A plan for delivery of management training and technical assistance. A plan for credit investigation…

8.99.405 CERTIFICATION OF A STATEWIDE MICROBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION is hereby repealed. Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 17-6-406, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 17-6-406, 17-6-408, MCA History: NEW, 1993 MAR p. 2236, Eff. 10/1/93; AMD, 1996 MAR p. 2166, Eff. 8/9/96; REP, …

8.99.501 DEVELOPMENT LOAN - CRITERIA The criteria used by the department to make development loans to a certified MBDC will include the criteria required for certification as a MBDC as set forth in ARM 8.99.404 plus the following additional requirements: legally binding commitmen…

8.99.502 DEVELOPMENT LOAN - APPLICATION PROCESS The MBDC may apply for a development loan by submitting an application to the department on a form provided by the department. The application shall contain: a description of all outstanding notes payable and long term debt of the M…

8.99.503 DEVELOPMENT LOAN - INTEREST The development loan interest rates will be set by the department annually based on a forecast of administrative expenses and income for the program. The interest rate for each development loan will be established at the time the promissory no…

8.99.504 DEVELOPMENT LOAN - TERMS Development loans shall be renewable at intervals of no more than four years. Development loans shall require, at a minimum, the payment of interest on a quarterly basis. The loan agreement shall require that the MBDC provide management training …

8.99.505 DEVELOPMENT LOAN - MATCHING CONTRIBUTIONS MBDC matching loan funds, in the ratio of at least $1 from the MBDC for each $6 of development loan funds provided by the department, must be provided in cash. The full amount of the MBDC's cash matching funds must be deposited i…

8.99.506 DEVELOPMENT LOAN - RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS The department will notify the MBDC in writing of its intent to renew and/or require repayment of a development loan, at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the development loan agreement. The department may renew the terms of…

8.99.507 DEVELOPMENT LOAN - NONRENEWAL Should the department choose not to renew a development loan, the term of the repayment schedule will be determined by the department taking into consideration the MBDC's outstanding microbusiness loans. The interest rate for repayment of an…

8.99.508 DEVELOPMENT LOANS - NONCOMPLIANCE AND DEFAULT Criteria for determining noncompliance and default and provisions for notice and remedy shall be defined in the development loan agreement. Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 17-6-406, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 17-6-406, 17…

8.99.509 ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOUNT Money in the department's administrative account may be transferred to the development loan account or be used to pay the costs of the program, as per 17-6-407, MCA. Authorizing statute(s): 17-6-406, MCA Implementing statute(s): 17-6-407, MCA Histo…

8.99.510 MICROBUSINESS LOANS - LENDING OUTSIDE THE REGION is hereby repealed. Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 17-6-406, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 17-6-406, MCA History: NEW, 1992 MAR p. 42, Eff. 1/17/92; AMD, 1998 MAR p. 466, Eff. 2/13/98; REP, 2000 MAR p. 1045, Eff. 4/28/00…

8.99.511 MICROBUSINESS LOANS - ELIGIBILITY FOR AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS Microbusiness loan applicants will be required to certify to the MBDCs, that the applicants are eligible borrowers as defined in 17-6-403 and 17-6-407, MCA. Full-time equivalent employment of the microbusines…

8.99.601 PROCEDURAL RULES is hereby repealed. Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 2-4-201, 17-6-502, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 2-4-201, 17-6-505, MCA History: NEW, 1995 MAR p. 1666, Eff. 8/25/95; REP, 2004 MAR p. 566, Eff. 3/12/04.

8.99.602 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION RULES is hereby repealed. Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 2-3-103, 17-6-505, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 2-3-103, 17-6-505, MCA History: NEW, 1995 MAR p. 1666, Eff. 8/25/95; REP, 2004 MAR p. 566, Eff. 3/12/04.

8.99.603 DEFINITIONS is hereby repealed. Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 17-6-502, 17-6-505, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 17-6-505, MCA History: NEW, 1995 MAR p. 1666, Eff. 8/25/95; REP, 2004 MAR p. 566, Eff. 3/12/04.

8.99.604 APPLICATION PROCEDURES is hereby repealed. Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 17-6-504, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 17-6-505, MCA History: NEW, 1995 MAR p. 1666, Eff. 8/25/95; REP, 2004 MAR p. 566, Eff. 3/12/04.

8.99.605 LOAN REVIEW COMMITTEE is hereby repealed. Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 17-6-510, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 17-6-505, MCA History: NEW, 1995 MAR p. 1666, Eff. 8/25/95; REP, 2004 MAR p. 566, Eff. 3/12/04.

8.99.606 CONFIDENTIALITY AND OPEN MEETINGS is hereby repealed. Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 17-6-502, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 17-6-505, MCA History: NEW, 1995 MAR p. 1666, Eff. 8/25/95; REP, 2004 MAR p. 566, Eff. 3/12/04.

8.99.607 BUSINESS APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS is hereby repealed. Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 17-6-505, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 17-6-505, MCA History: NEW, 1995 MAR p. 1666, Eff. 8/25/95; REP, 2004 MAR p. 566, Eff. 3/12/04.

8.99.608 INTEREST RATES is hereby repealed. Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 17-6-505, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 17-6-505, MCA History: NEW, 1995 MAR p. 1666, Eff. 8/25/95; REP, 2004 MAR p. 566, Eff. 3/12/04.

8.99.609 LOAN LOSS RESERVE FUND is hereby repealed. Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 17-6-505, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 17-6-505, MCA History: NEW, 1995 MAR p. 1666, Eff. 8/25/95; REP, 2004 MAR p. 566, Eff. 3/12/04.

8.99.610 TERMS OF JOB INVESTMENT LOAN AGREEMENT is hereby repealed. Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 17-6-505, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 17-6-505, MCA History: NEW, 1995 MAR p. 1666, Eff. 8/25/95; REP, 2004 MAR p. 566, Eff. 3/12/04.

8.99.611 COLLATERAL is hereby repealed. Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 17-6-505, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec: 17-6-505, MCA History: NEW, 1995 MAR p. 1666, Eff. 8/25/95; REP, 2004 MAR p. 566, Eff. 3/12/04.

8.99.612 FUNDING CRITERIA is hereby repealed. Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 17-6-505, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 17-6-505, MCA History: NEW, 1995 MAR p. 1666, Eff. 8/25/95; REP, 2004 MAR p. 566, Eff. 3/12/04.