Montana § 2-15-123 - Administratively Created Agencies -- Prohibition
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 2-15-123 — Administratively Created Agencies -- Prohibition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-15-123. Administratively Created Agencies -- Prohibition
Administratively created agencies -- prohibition. The governor, a department head, or any other official of the executive branch of state government or an agency may not, by administrative action, create or attempt to create an agency of state government. This section does not apply to: (1) advisory councils created in accordance with 2-15-122 ; (2) units within the internal structure of a department established under 2-15-112 (1)(g).
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 2-15-123
What does Montana Code Annotated § 2-15-123 cover?
Section 2-15-123 ("Administratively Created Agencies -- Prohibition") 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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