Montana § 2-5-106 Establishment Of Committee -- Determination

Montana Statutes

§ 2-5-106 — Establishment Of Committee -- Determination

Montana § 2-5-106

Title 2GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE AND ADMINISTRATION

Ch. 5MONTANA NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING ACT

Part 1General Provisions

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Mont. Code Ann. § 2-5-106 (2026).

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2-5-106 . Establishment of committee -- determination.

(1)If, after considering comments and applications submitted under 2-5-105 , the agency determines that a negotiated rulemaking committee can adequately represent the interests of the persons that will be significantly affected by a proposed rule and that it is feasible and appropriate in the particular rulemaking, the agency may establish a negotiated rulemaking committee.

(2)If, after considering comments and applications submitted under 2-5-105 , the agency decides not to establish a negotiated rulemaking committee, the agency shall notify the persons who commented on or applied for membership on the negotiated rulemaking committee of the reasons for the decision. The agency shall also publish a notice in the Montana Administrativ

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2-5-106 . Establishment of committee -- determination. (1) If, after considering comments and applications submitted under 2-5-105 , the agency determines that a negotiated rulemaking committee can adequately represent the interests of the persons that will be significantly affected by a proposed rule and that it is feasible and appropriate in the particular rulemaking, the agency may establish a negotiated rulemaking committee.
(2) If, after considering comments and applications submitted under 2-5-105 , the agency decides not to establish a negotiated rulemaking committee, the agency shall notify the persons who commented on or applied for membership on the negotiated rulemaking committee of the reasons for the decision. The agency shall also publish a notice in the Montana Administrative Register and, as appropriate, in newspapers and other publications.
(3) The agency shall provide appropriate administrative support to the negotiated rulemaking committee, including technical support.
(4) A negotiated rulemaking committee terminates upon adoption of the final rule under consideration, unless the agency, after consulting the committee, or the committee itself specifies an earlier termination date.