2-1-408. Legislative review and oversight
2-1-408. Legislative review and oversight. (1) In exercising its authority as an equal branch of state government, the legislature may conduct any legal review or fiscal analysis that it considers necessary to effect the purpose and intent of this part. The governor, the director or chief executive officer of any agency within the executive branch, or […]
2-1-308. through 2-1-314 reserved
2-1-308 through 2-1-314 reserved.
2-1-315. Tribal regalia and objects of cultural significance — allowed at public events
2-1-315. Tribal regalia and objects of cultural significance — allowed at public events. (1) The purpose of this section is to help further the state’s recognition of the distinct and unique cultural heritage of the American Indians and the state’s commitment to preserving the American Indians’ cultural integrity as provided in Article X, section 1(2), of […]
2-1-401. Short title
2-1-401. Short title. This part may be cited as the “Federal Mandates Act”. History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 385, L. 1995.
2-1-402. Legislative declaration
2-1-402. Legislative declaration. (1) (a) In enacting this part, the legislature employs its legislative authority to establish that the people of the state of Montana, acting through their elected officials in state government, have the responsibility and authority to establish policy in and for Montana pertaining to federal programs mandated in federal statutes. (b) The intent of […]
2-1-403. Definitions
2-1-403. Definitions. As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions apply: (1) ”Federal statute” means a federal statute that is in accord with the United States constitution and that imposes mandates on state or local governments. (2) ”Legislative council” means the statutory committee established in 5-11-101. History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 385, L. 1995.
2-1-404. State programs to implement federal statutes
2-1-404. State programs to implement federal statutes. (1) A state official or employee charged with the duty of implementing a federal statute shall implement the law as required by the federal statute in good faith and with a critical view toward the provisions of any federal regulation, guideline, or policy in order to identify those provisions […]
2-1-214. Concurrent jurisdiction of the United States over certain lands dedicated to national park purposes
2-1-214. Concurrent jurisdiction of the United States over certain lands dedicated to national park purposes. (1) Concurrent jurisdiction over crimes and offenses under the laws of the state is ceded to the United States over and within all the lands dedicated to national park purposes in the following tracts: (a) Big Horn Canyon; (b) Grant-Kohrs national historic site; […]
2-1-215. Acceptance of jurisdiction over federal lands
2-1-215. Acceptance of jurisdiction over federal lands. The consent of the state is hereby given to the retrocession of jurisdiction, either partially or wholly, by the United States of America over lands owned by the United States of America within the boundaries of Montana that are used for national park purposes. The governor is authorized to […]
2-1-216. Filing of acceptance of jurisdiction over federal lands
2-1-216. Filing of acceptance of jurisdiction over federal lands. (1) When the state receives written notification from the authorized official or agent of the United States of America that the United States desires or is willing to relinquish to the state jurisdiction, or a portion thereof, over certain lands owned by the United States within Montana […]