Montana § 37-1-401 - Uniform Regulation For Licensing Programs Without Boards -- Definitions

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§ 37-1-401. Uniform Regulation For Licensing Programs Without Boards -- Definitions

(Temporary) Uniform regulation for licensing programs without boards -- definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply: (1) "Complaint" means a written allegation filed with the department that, if true, warrants an injunction, disciplinary action against a licensee, or denial of an application submitted by a license applicant. (2) "Department" means the department of labor and industry provided for in 2-15-1701 . (3) "Investigation" means the inquiry, analysis, audit, or other pursuit of information by the department, with respect to a complaint or other information before the department, that is carried out for the purpose of determining: (a) whether a person has violated a provision of law justifying discipline against the person; (b) the status of compliance with a stipulation or order of the department; (c) whether a license should be granted, denied, or conditionally issued; or (d) whether the department should seek an injunction. (4) "License" means permission in the form of a license, permit, endorsement, certificate, recognition, or registration granted by the state of Montana to engage in a business activity or practice at a specific level in a profession or occupation governed by: (a) Title 37, chapter 2, part 6; (b) Title 37, chapter 16, 40, 45, 55, 56, 60, 72, 73[, or 77]; or (c) Title 50, chapter 6, 39, 74, or 76. (5) "Profession" or "occupation" means a profession or occupation regulated by the department under the provisions of: (a) Title 37, chapter 2, part 6; (b) Title 37, chapter 16, 40, 45, 49, 55, 56, 60, 72, 73[, or 77]; or (c) Title 50, chapter 6, 39, 74, or 76. (Terminates June 30, 2031--sec. 10, Ch. 628, L. 2023; bracketed language in subsections (4)(b) and (5)(b) terminates December 31, 2030--sec. 10, Ch. 597, L. 2025.) 37-1-401 . (Effective July 1, 2031) Uniform regulation for licensing programs without boards -- definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply: (1) "Complaint" means a written allegation filed with the department that, if true, warrants an injunction, disciplinary action against a licensee, or denial of an application submitted by a license applicant. (2) "Department" means the department of labor and industry provided for in 2-15-1701 . (3) "Investigation" means the inquiry, analysis, audit, or other pursuit of information by the department, with respect to a complaint or other information before the department, that is carried out for the purpose of determining: (a) whether a person has violated a provision of law justifying discipline against the person; (b) the status of compliance with a stipulation or order of the department; (c) whether a license should be granted, denied, or conditionally issued; or (d) whether the department should seek an injunction. (4) "License" means permission in the form of a license, permit, endorsement, certificate, recognition, or registration granted by the state of Montana to engage in a business activity or practice at a specific level in a profession or occupation governed by: (a) Title 37, chapter 16, 40, 45, 55, 56, 60, 72, or 73; or (b) Title 50, chapter 6, 39, 74, or 76. (5) "Profession" or "occupation" means a profession or occupation regulated by the department under the provisions of: (a) Title 37, chapter 16, 40, 45, 49, 55, 56, 60, 72, or 73; or (b) Title 50, chapter 6, 39, 74, or 76.

Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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