1-11-302. Updates of Montana Code Annotated
1-11-302. Updates of Montana Code Annotated. The publication of updates to the Montana Code Annotated may be as a cumulative supplement or replacement volume or in any other format approved by the legislative council. History: En. 12-510 by Sec. 10, Ch. 419, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 1, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 12-510(1), (2); amd. Sec. […]
1-11-303. Authority to issue ancillary publications
1-11-303. Authority to issue ancillary publications. The code commissioner may issue supplementary and ancillary publications as necessary or desirable in aid of the general use and purposes of the Montana Code Annotated and the supplements or replacements to the Montana Code Annotated. The code commissioner shall publish a legislative review containing a summary of enactments of […]
1-11-304. Copyrights prohibited
1-11-304. Copyrights prohibited. The Montana Code Annotated, supplements, or other publications ancillary thereto, as published, are the sole property of the state of Montana and may not be copyrighted. History: En. 12-508 by Sec. 8, Ch. 419, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 12-508; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 100, L. 1993.
1-11-101. Definitions
1-11-101. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following definitions apply: (1) ”Code” or “codes” means the Montana Code Annotated, which is a reenactment of the Revised Codes of Montana, 1947, as provided in 1-11-103. (2) ”Recodify” means to compile, arrange, rearrange, and prepare for publication. It includes, without changing the meaning, effect, or intent of any law: […]
1-11-102. Name — citation — correct form
1-11-102. Name — citation — correct form. (1) The recodified laws are known as the “Montana Code Annotated” and may be cited as “MCA”. (2) An example of the correct citation form for a section of the Montana Code Annotated is “1-11-102, MCA”. History: En. 12-504 by Sec. 4, Ch. 419, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 12-504; amd. Sec. […]
1-11-103. Effect of Montana Code Annotated — official version
1-11-103. Effect of Montana Code Annotated — official version. (1) The Montana Code Annotated is a reenactment of the Revised Codes of Montana, 1947, and the supplements thereto. (2) The enactment of the Montana Code Annotated may not: (a) revive a law repealed or superseded before the effective date of the Montana Code Annotated; (b) affect an act done, […]
1-11-201. Code commissioner
1-11-201. Code commissioner. There is within the legislative services division a code commissioner. History: En. 12-502 by Sec. 2, Ch. 419, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 12-502; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 159, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 545, L. 1995.
1-11-202. Qualifications of code commissioner
1-11-202. Qualifications of code commissioner. To be eligible to be code commissioner, a person must be licensed to practice law in Montana for at least 5 years and demonstrate a knowledge of code arranging and recodification procedures. History: En. 12-503 by Sec. 3, Ch. 419, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 12-503.
1-11-203. Supervision by legislative council
1-11-203. Supervision by legislative council. The code commissioner is subject to the general supervision and policy of the legislative council. History: En. 12-505 by Sec. 5, Ch. 419, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 1, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 12-505(1).
1-11-204. Duties of code commissioner
1-11-204. Duties of code commissioner. (1) Prior to November 1 immediately preceding each regular legislative session, the code commissioner shall prepare and submit to the legislative council a report, in tabular or other form, indicating the commissioner’s recommendations for legislation that will: (a) eliminate archaic or outdated laws; (b) eliminate obsolete or redundant wording of laws; (c) eliminate duplications […]