Montana § 49-2-204 - Rules
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 49-2-204 — Rules, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-2-204. Rules
Rules. (1) The commission shall adopt procedural and substantive rules necessary to implement the commission's responsibilities under this chapter. Rulemaking procedures must comply with the requirements of the Montana Administrative Procedure Act. At a minimum, the commission shall adopt as part of its procedural rules all applicable portions of the Montana Rules of Civil Procedure and the Montana Rules of Evidence. The commission may adopt the procedural provisions of Title 46 as it considers appropriate. (2) The department shall adopt procedural and substantive rules necessary to implement the department's responsibilities under this chapter. Rules adopted under this chapter must comply with the Montana Administrative Procedure Act. For contested case hearings conducted pursuant to 49-2-505 , the department shall adopt all applicable portions of the Montana Rules of Civil Procedure and the Montana Rules of Evidence.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 49-2-204
What does Montana Code Annotated § 49-2-204 cover?
Section 49-2-204 ("Rules") 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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