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Mont. Code Ann. § 2-5-101 Short Title
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This part may be cited as the "Montana Negotiated Rulemaking Act".
Mont. Code Ann. § 2-5-102 Purpose
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The purpose of this part is to establish a framework for the conduct of negotiated rulemaking consistent with the Montana Administrative Procedure Act and the constitutional right of Montanans to participate in the operation of governmental agencies and to encourage agencies to u…
Mont. Code Ann. § 2-5-103 Definitions
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As used in this part, the following definitions apply: (1) "Agency" means any board, bureau, commission, department, authority, or officer of the executive branch of state government authorized or required by law to make rules. (2) "Consensus" means unanimous concurrence among th…
Mont. Code Ann. § 2-5-104 Determination Of Need For Negotiated Rulemaking Committee
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(1) An agency may establish a negotiated rulemaking committee to negotiate and develop a proposed rule if the agency director determines that the use of the negotiated rulemaking procedure is in the public interest. In making that determination, the agency director shall consider…