Montana § 39-30-202 - Eligibility Requirements
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 39-30-202 — Eligibility Requirements, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-30-202. Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility requirements. An eligible spouse or person with a disability is not entitled to receive employment preference as provided in 39-30-201 unless: (1) the individual is a United States citizen; (2) the individual has resided continuously in the state for at least 1 year immediately before applying for employment; (3) if applying for municipal or county employment, the individual has resided for at least 30 days immediately before applying for employment in the city, town, or county in which employment is sought; and (4) the individual meets those requirements considered necessary by a public employer to successfully perform the essential duties of the position for which the individual is applying.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 39-30-202
What does Montana Code Annotated § 39-30-202 cover?
Section 39-30-202 ("Eligibility Requirements") 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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