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or other form, indicating the commissioner’s recommendations for legislation that will: (a) eliminate archaic or outdated laws; (b) eliminate obsolete or redundant wording of laws; (c) eliminate duplications […]
1-11-301. Publication and sale of Montana Code Annotated — free distribution
1-11-301. Publication and sale of Montana Code Annotated — free distribution. (1) The legislative council, with the advice of the code commissioner, shall decide on the quantity, quality, style, format, and grade of all publications prior to having the code commissioner call for bids for the printing and binding and contract for their publication. The code […]
1-6-101. Officers who may administer oaths
1-6-101. Officers who may administer oaths. Every court, judge, clerk of any court, justice, notary public, and officer or person authorized to take testimony in any action or proceeding or to decide upon evidence has power to administer oaths or affirmations. History: En. Sec. 360, p. 118, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 418, p. 219, L. 1867; re-en. […]
1-6-102. Form of ordinary oath
1-6-102. Form of ordinary oath. An oath or affirmation in an action or proceeding may be administered by the person who swears or affirms expressing that person’s assent when addressed with “You do solemnly swear (or affirm, as the case may be) that the evidence you will give in this issue (or matter), pending between …. […]
1-6-103. Variation of oath to suit witness’s belief
1-6-103. Variation of oath to suit witness’s belief. The court shall vary the mode of swearing or affirming to accord with the witness’s beliefs whenever it is satisfied that the witness has a distinct mode of swearing or affirming. History: En. Sec. 3432, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 8051, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 10695, R.C.M. […]
1-5-626. Fees for notarial acts — collection of fees
1-5-626. Fees for notarial acts — collection of fees. (1) A notary public may charge a fee not to exceed $10 for each notarial act: (a) performing an acknowledgment; (b) witnessing a signature; (c) executing a verification on oath or affirmation (jurat); (d) certifying a transcript; (e) certifying a copy; (f) performing a certification of fact; or (g) performing another notarial act authorized […]
1-5-627. Database of notaries public
1-5-627. Database of notaries public. The secretary of state shall maintain an electronic database of notaries public: (1) through which a person may verify the authority of a notary public to perform notarial acts; (2) that indicates whether a notary public has notified the secretary of state that the notary public will be performing notarial acts on electronic […]
1-5-628. Rulemaking
1-5-628. Rulemaking. (1) The secretary of state may adopt rules to implement this part. (2) Rules adopted regarding the performance of notarial acts with respect to electronic records, electronic notarization systems, or communication technology may not require or accord legal status or effect to the implementation or application of a specific system, technology, or technical specification. (3) The […]