Montana § 2-4-501 - Declaratory Rulings By Agencies
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 2-4-501 — Declaratory Rulings By Agencies, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-4-501. Declaratory Rulings By Agencies
Declaratory rulings by agencies. Each agency shall provide by rule for the filing and prompt disposition of petitions for declaratory rulings as to the applicability of any statutory provision or of any rule or order of the agency. A copy of a declaratory ruling must be filed with the secretary of state for publication in the register. A declaratory ruling or the refusal to issue such a ruling shall be subject to judicial review in the same manner as decisions or orders in contested cases.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Montana Code Annotated § 2-4-501 cover?
Section 2-4-501 ("Declaratory Rulings By Agencies") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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