Definitions

As used in this part, the following definitions apply: (1) "Account" means the Montana military family relief fund account established in 10-1-1303. (2) "Contingency operation" means an assignment within the provisions of 10 U.S.C. 101(a)(13). (3) "Family member" means a person who has been approved as a dependent of a member and is enrolled as a dependent of the member in the defense enrollment eligibility reporting system of the United States department of defense. (4) "Fund" means the Montana military family relief fund established in 10-1-1302. (5) "Member" means: (a) a member of the Montana army national guard; (b) a member of the Montana air national guard; or (c) a Montana resident who is a member of the reserve component, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101, and who, beginning July 1, 2007, or after, is on active duty for federal service in a contingency operation.