Title 37

(1) An individual or business entity may not engage in business as a construction contractor without a current license from the department. The license must include the following information: (a) the applicant's social security number; (b) proof of compliance with workers' compen…

A person who, pursuant to an oral or written contract, engages a construction contractor who is licensed under this chapter on the date of the contract is not liable as an employer for workers' compensation coverage under 39-71-405, for unemployment insurance coverage, or for wag…

(1) Each applicant for a construction contractor license shall pay an application fee established by the department. (2) The fees collected under this chapter in accordance with 37-1-134 must be deposited in a special revenue account for administration and enforcement of this cha…

The provisions of this chapter relating to the registration or licensing of a person, firm, or corporation, including the requirement of a bond with the state of Montana named as obligee and the collection of a fee, are exclusive for registered construction contractors. A politic…

A partnership or joint venture is considered registered under this chapter if one of the general partners or venturers whose name under which the partnership or venture does business is registered.

(1) The following is unprofessional conduct for a construction contractor licensee, a license applicant, or on behalf of the licensee as an individual listed in 37-45-201(1)(d): (a) fraud, misrepresentation, deception, or concealment of a material fact in: (i) applying for or ass…

(1) In addition to the penalties provided in 37-1-406, a determination by the department of unprofessional conduct under 37-45-301 subjects the person who commits the violation to: (a) a penalty of up to $5,000, as determined by the department; and (b) a suspension or debarment o…