90-9-316. Repealed
90-9-316. Repealed. Sec. 14, Ch. 106, L. 2009. History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 284, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 171, L. 2001.
90-9-317. Repealed
90-9-317. Repealed. Sec. 14, Ch. 106, L. 2009. History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 284, L. 1989.
90-9-318. Repealed
90-9-318. Repealed. Sec. 12, Ch. 171, L. 2001. History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 284, L. 1989.
90-9-401. Agricultural marketing enhancement
90-9-401. Agricultural marketing enhancement. As directed by the council, the department shall assist in identification and development of new domestic and foreign markets for Montana agricultural products. This includes: (1) assisting in placing one full-time professional marketing person in Japan or another Pacific Rim country to develop export marketing opportunities in the Pacific region; (2) providing assistance for […]
90-9-402. Export finance assistance
90-9-402. Export finance assistance. As directed by the council, the department shall provide professional assistance to persons who apply for financial assistance for the purpose of developing export sales of Montana agricultural products. History: En. Sec. 13, Ch. 665, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 106, L. 2009.
90-9-306. Appropriation authority and funding — prohibitions
90-9-306. (Temporary) Appropriation authority and funding — prohibitions. (1) The council may accept and expend the funds that it receives from grants, donations, or other private or public income, including amounts repaid as principal and interest on loans made by the council. These funds are statutorily appropriated to the council, as provided in 17-7-502, for the […]
90-9-307. Accountability
90-9-307. Accountability. The council shall develop independent review and audit procedures to ensure that loans and grants made by it are used for the specified purposes. History: En. Sec. 11, Ch. 665, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 284, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 106, L. 2009.
90-9-308. Application for loans and grants — additional criteria
90-9-308. Application for loans and grants — additional criteria. (1) All applicants shall complete an application and provide financial information as established by rule. (2) The council may not make a loan or grant unless the recipient provides matching funds prior to the expenditure of any state funds. The council may accept as matching funds those funds […]
90-9-309. Terms and conditions of loans
90-9-309. Terms and conditions of loans. (1) The term of any loan may not exceed 8 years. (2) The amount of any loan may not exceed $100,000 in any 9-month period. (3) Repayment of a loan is due in full upon dissolution or liquidation of the recipient company. (4) The council may make a low-interest loan, at a rate […]
90-9-310. Terms and conditions of grants
90-9-310. Terms and conditions of grants. (1) A grant does not accrue interest, but is contingent on the funds being used for the specified purpose. (2) The council may make a grant of up to $50,000 if an application meets all of the criteria set forth in 90-9-308 and 90-9-311 and one of the following applies: (a) the […]