Montana § 50-79-403 - Emergency Orders And Rules
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 50-79-403 — Emergency Orders And Rules, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50-79-403. Emergency Orders And Rules
Emergency orders and rules. When the department finds that an emergency exists requiring immediate action to protect the public health and safety, the department may, without notice or hearing, issue a rule or order reciting the existence of the emergency and requiring that such action be taken as considered necessary to meet the emergency. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the rule or order is effective immediately. A person to whom the rule or order is directed shall comply with it immediately but on application to the board shall be afforded a prompt hearing. On the basis of the hearing the emergency rule or order shall be continued, modified, or revoked by the board within 30 days after the hearing or when the emergency no longer exists.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 50-79-403
What does Montana Code Annotated § 50-79-403 cover?
Section 50-79-403 ("Emergency Orders And 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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