Montana § 53-1-705 - New Public Information Services -- State Agencies
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 53-1-705 — New Public Information Services -- State Agencies, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53-1-705. New Public Information Services -- State Agencies
New public information services -- state agencies. Before a state agency that provides disaster, emergency, safety, health, or human services starts a new public information telephone line or hotline, the state agency shall consult with the department about using the statewide 2-1-1 system to provide public access to the information. If it is determined that the statewide 2-1-1 system can provide the public information at a lower cost than the establishment of a new telephone line or hotline and that the service fits within the scope of 2-1-1 service, the state agency shall provide funding to the statewide 2-1-1 system to provide the public information service. The funds must be deposited in the state special revenue account established in 53-1-712 . The funding amount must be determined based on the funds available, the nature of the information, and the expected call volume.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 53-1-705
What does Montana Code Annotated § 53-1-705 cover?
Section 53-1-705 ("New Public Information Services -- State Agencies") 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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