Montana § 52-2-803 - Duties Of Department

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 52-2-803 — Duties Of Department, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 52-2-803. Duties Of Department

Duties of department. The department shall: (1) exercise licensing authority over all programs under this part; (2) adopt rules prescribing the health and safety standards upon which licenses are issued under this part; (3) adopt rules setting forth reasonable licensing fees; (4) make available to the public information on the name, address, and contact information for each licensee; and (5) report to the children, families, health, and human services interim committee in accordance with 5-11-210 on the department's efforts related to this part.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 52-2-803

What does Montana Code Annotated § 52-2-803 cover?

Section 52-2-803 ("Duties Of Department") 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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