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2.1 - organizational rule

2.1.101 organizational rule

2.2 - procedural rules

2.2.101 model procedural rules

2.2.102 public meetings

2.2.1311 closing

2.3 - emergency and disaster relief (transferred to military affairs, title 34)

2.3.101 emergency and disaster--general requirements

2.3.102 expenditures from fund--general requirements

2.3.103 determining financial capability

2.3.104 application for assistance

2.3.201 state and federal assistance--general

2.3.202 state and federal assistance--expenditures

2.4 - state financial services division

2.4.101 introduction

2.4.102 travel guidelines

2.4.103 reimbursable expenses

2.4.104 applicable state statutes

2.4.105 departure and return time

2.4.111 use of state-owned vehicles

2.4.112 use of personal vehicles--reimbursement rates--general requirements

2.4.113 use of personal vehicles--reimbursement at standard rate

2.4.114 use of personal vehicles--reimbursement at high rate

2.4.115 use of personal vehicles--exemptions

2.4.116 personal vehicle use authorization form--where obtained

2.4.121 state aircraft

2.4.126 meal reimbursement generally

2.4.127 meal reimbursement--definition of "travel shift"

2.4.128 meal reimbursement--time ranges

2.4.129 meal reimbursement for travel within travel shift

2.4.130 meal reimbursement for travel one-half outside travel shift

2.4.131 meal reimbursement for travel outside travel shift

2.4.136 reimbursement for receiptable lodging

2.4.137 reimbursement for nonreceiptable lodging

2.4.138 no reimbursement for provided lodging

2.4.141 reimbursement for miscellaneous travel expenses

2.4.146 out-of-country travel

2.4.147 change in travel status

2.4.148 special in-lieu allowances

2.4.149 travel time allowed

2.4.150 use of transportation purchase order for commercial transportation

2.4.151 travel advances

2.4.152 travel expense voucher, form da-101

2.4.153 travel expense voucher--frequency of filing

2.4.154 travel expense voucher--supervisor's approval required

2.4.201 minimum refund

2.4.202 exceptions to minimum refund rule

2.4.301 volume cap allocation

2.4.401 accounting and financial reporting standards

2.4.402 report filing fee

2.4.403 penalties for failing to file reports within prescribed time

2.4.404 penalty for failing to pay filing fee within 60 days of due date

2.4.405 audit and audit reporting standards

2.4.406 roster of independent auditors authorized to conduct audits of local government entities

2.4.407 criteria for the selection of the independent auditor

2.4.408 audit contracts

2.4.409 actions by governing bodies to resolve or correct audit findings and penalty for failure to do so

2.4.410 financial reviews

2.4.411 incorporation by reference of various standards, accounting policies, and federal laws and regulations

2.5 - state procurement

2.5.101 definitions

2.5.102 requisition time schedule

2.5.103 requisitioning procedures (preparation and submission)

2.5.104 agency purchasing authority

2.5.105 term contracts

2.5.106 bid list

2.5.107 bid preparation

2.5.108 solicitation of bids

2.5.109 awarding of contracts

2.5.110 records of bids

2.5.111 quality control - receipt and inspection

2.5.112 nonperformance by vendor

2.5.113 nonperformance by state

2.5.114 joint governmental purchase

2.5.115 negotiated rehabilitation contracts

2.5.116 referenced forms

2.5.117 transfer of contracts or collusion - additional penalties

2.5.118 montana small business purchasing act

2.5.119 student association procurement exemption

2.5.120 the state employees' charitable giving campaign

2.5.201 definitions

2.5.202 department of administration responsibilities

2.5.301 delegation of purchasing authority

2.5.302 requisitions from the agencies to the division

2.5.303 enforcing the contract

2.5.304 contract renewal

2.5.305 completion notification for contracts with performance security

2.5.401 vendors list

2.5.402 suspension or debarment from contract eligibility

2.5.403 bidding preferences

2.5.404 bid and proposal preparation

2.5.405 blind vendors' bidding preference

2.5.406 bidder, offeror, or contractor protest

2.5.407 determination of responsiveness/standards of responsibility

2.5.408 reciprocal preference

2.5.501 specifications

2.5.502 bid, proposal, and contract performance security

2.5.503 public notice

2.5.504 cost principles

2.5.505 mistakes and minor variations in bids and offers

2.5.506 anticompetitive practices

2.5.507 prequalification of vendors

2.5.508 requests for information

2.5.509 late bids or proposals

2.5.601 competitive sealed bids

2.5.601 competitive sealed bids and general provisions pertaining to both competitive sealed bids and proposals

2.5.602 competitive sealed proposals

2.5.603 small purchases or limited solicitations of supplies and services

2.5.604 sole source procurement

2.5.605 exigency procurements

2.5.606 procurement of used equipment

2.5.607 procurement from sheltered workshops or work activity centers

2.5.608 direct negotiation

2.5.609 alternative procurement methods

2.5.610 cooperative purchasing

2.5.701 authority to dispose of supplies

2.5.702 disposition of surplus supplies

2.5.801 adoption of state plan of operation - federal surplus property

2.6 - risk management and tort defense division

2.6.101 insurance requirements

2.6.201 introduction

2.6.202 definitions

2.6.203 authorized drivers and uses

2.6.204 authorized passengers and uses

2.6.205 driver requirements

2.6.209 alcohol and drugs

2.6.210 cell phone use

2.6.214 discipline

2.11 - general services division

2.11.101 solicitation to be by permit

2.11.102 use of sick leave

2.11.103 tour guide service

2.11.201 authority to dispose of supplies

2.11.202 disposition of surplus supplies

2.11.203 adoption of state plan of operation - federal surplus property

2.12 - state information technology services division

2.12.101 utilization of centralized state facilities

2.12.102 obtaining services from the private sector--prior approval required

2.12.201 introduction

2.12.202 definitions

2.12.203 agency information technology plans

2.12.204 review and approval process for procurement, development, and oversight of information technology resources and software and management systems

2.12.205 granting exceptions

2.12.206 establishing policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines

2.12.207 appeal process as it applies to information technology plans, procurements, and granting exceptions

2.12.301 introduction

2.12.302 definitions

2.12.303 appointment of land information plan and grant review subcommittees

2.12.304 annual land information plan

2.12.305 establishing the grant application and granting process

2.12.306 monitoring the montana land information account funds

2.12.307 establishment of standards and grant compliance

2.12.308 off-cycle grants

2.13 - telecommunications bureau

2.13.101 approval of installations, modifications, or removal required

2.13.102 use of the state's telecommunication systems

2.13.103 state agencies responsible for the enforcement of regulations relating to the use of the state's telecommunication systems

2.13.104 state telecommunication systems defined

2.13.105 political subdivision use of state telecommunication systems allowed

2.13.106 nonprofit organization use of the state telecommunication systems allowed

2.13.107 all telecommunications records are public documents

2.13.201 purpose

2.13.202 definitions

2.13.203 department of administration duties and powers

2.13.204 participation by public and private safety agencies

2.13.205 distribution of emergency telecommunications accounts

2.13.206 911 program funds held in reserve by 911 jurisdictions

2.13.207 wireless enhanced 911 distribution for wireless providers

2.13.210 next generation 9-1-1 technology standards and baseline principles

2.13.301 definitions

2.13.304 psap certification

2.13.305 application for certification

2.13.306 certification process

2.13.310 decertification and funding reduction

2.13.313 allocation of funds

2.13.314 allowable uses of funds

2.13.320 reporting, monitoring, and recordkeeping

2.13.401 grant program definitions

2.13.404 eligibility requirements for grants

2.13.405 application for grants

2.13.407 applicant priority and criteria for awarding grants

2.13.410 grant reporting, monitoring, and recordkeeping

2.13.411 procedures for repayment of grant funds

2.21 - state human resources division

2.21.101 definitions

2.21.102 use of sick leave

2.21.103 calculating sick leave credits

2.21.104 sick leave accumulation

2.21.105 qualifying period

2.21.106 sick leave credits earned prior to july 1, 1971

2.21.107 sick leave accrual during leaves of absence without pay

2.21.108 rate of compensation

2.21.109 absences

2.21.110 medical, dental, and eye examination appointments

2.21.111 maternity

2.21.112 advancing sick leave credits prohibited

2.21.113 written substantiation

2.21.114 sick leave on holidays

2.21.115 workers' compensation

2.21.116 transfers

2.21.117 lump-sum payment upon termination

2.21.118 abuse of sick leave

2.21.119 employee leave record

2.21.120 closing

2.21.121 short title

2.21.122 definitions

2.21.123 policy and objectives

2.21.132 conditions for use of sick leave

2.21.133 accrual and use of sick leave credits

2.21.134 calculation of sick leave credits

2.21.135 prohibited use of sick leave credits

2.21.136 rate of salary compensation

2.21.137 sick leave requests

2.21.138 sick leave records

2.21.139 sick leave on holidays

2.21.140 sick leave accrual during leaves of absence without pay

2.21.141 lump sum payment upon termination

2.21.142 transfers

2.21.143 abuse of sick leave

2.21.144 industrial accident

2.21.145 sick leave substituted for annual leave

2.21.155 closing

2.21.201 definitions

2.21.202 calculating annual leave credits

2.21.203 accelerated earning schedule

2.21.204 qualifying period

2.21.205 advancing vacation leave credits prohibited

2.21.206 rate of compensation

2.21.207 absences - determination of vacation dates

2.21.208 vacation leave on holidays

2.21.209 absence because of illness

2.21.210 vacation leave accrued during leaves of absence without pay

2.21.211 transfers

2.21.212 lump-sum payment upon termination

2.21.213 employee leave record

2.21.214 closing

2.21.215 short title

2.21.216 definitions

2.21.217 policy and objectives

2.21.221 accrual and eligibility to use vacation leave credits

2.21.222 calculating annual vacation leave credits

2.21.223 pay period accrual of vacation leave credits

2.21.224 maximum accrual of vacation leave credits

2.21.225 prohibited use of vacation leave credits

2.21.226 rate of salary compensation

2.21.227 vacation leave requests

2.21.228 vacation leave records

2.21.229 vacation leave on holidays

2.21.230 absence due to illness or a work-related injury

2.21.231 vacation leave accrual during leaves of absence without pay

2.21.232 lump-sum payment upon termination

2.21.233 using accrued vacation to delay effective date of termination

2.21.234 transfers

2.21.241 closing

2.21.301 introduction

2.21.302 definitions

2.21.303 guidelines

2.21.304 conclusion

2.21.305 short title

2.21.306 policy and objectives

2.21.307 definitions

2.21.308 declared disaster or emergency

2.21.309 personal disaster or emergency or volunteer service

2.21.310 affected work site closure

2.21.311 closing

2.21.312 american red cross disaster service

2.21.401 introduction

2.21.402 definitions

2.21.403 qualifying period

2.21.404 rate of compensation

2.21.405 seasonal and permanent part-time employees

2.21.406 state employees who are members of the national guard of the state of montana

2.21.407 accumulation

2.21.408 absences

2.21.409 closing

2.21.410 short title

2.21.411 policy and objectives

2.21.412 definitions

2.21.413 eligibility

2.21.414 rate of compensation

2.21.415 leave not cumulative

2.21.416 requests for leave

2.21.417 military leave taken over a holiday

2.21.418 members of the national guard of the state of montana

2.21.419 accommodating required duty

2.21.422 closing

2.21.501 introduction

2.21.502 definitions

2.21.503 rate of compensation

2.21.504 benefits accrual

2.21.505 absences

2.21.506 request to be excused from jury duty

2.21.507 closing

2.21.601 definitions

2.21.602 legal holidays

2.21.603 policy

2.21.604 closing

2.21.605 short title

2.21.606 holidays

2.21.607 holiday leave eligibility

2.21.608 calculation of holiday pay for regularly scheduled employees

2.21.609 calculation of pay for holiday leave for intermittent employees

2.21.610 holiday work

2.21.616 closing

2.21.617 short title

2.21.618 policy and objectives

2.21.619 definitions

2.21.620 holidays

2.21.626 holiday benefits and eligibility requirements

2.21.627 holiday benefits for full-time employees

2.21.628 holiday benefits for part-time and job share employees

2.21.636 pay for work performed on a holiday

2.21.641 special situations

2.21.646 closing

2.21.701 short title

2.21.702 policy and objectives

2.21.703 definitions

2.21.704 approval of leave

2.21.705 reinstatement

2.21.706 pay and benefits

2.21.707 leave to serve in a public office

2.21.708 leave for extended military service

2.21.711 closing

2.21.801 short title

2.21.802 policy and objectives

2.21.803 definitions

2.21.804 prohibited uses of sick leave fund and direct grants

2.21.810 structure of sick leave fund

2.21.811 administration of sick leave fund

2.21.812 membership in sick leave fund

2.21.813 contributions

2.21.814 eligibility to receive grants from the sick leave fund

2.21.820 administration of a direct grant

2.21.821 eligibility to make direct grant

2.21.822 eligibility to receive direct grants

2.21.901 short title

2.21.902 policy and objectives

2.21.903 definitions

2.21.906 approval of leave

2.21.907 medical certification

2.21.908 maternity leave

2.21.909 reasonable accommodation of an employee with a disability

2.21.912 discharging an employee with a disability

2.21.913 disability retirement

2.21.920 closing

2.21.1001 short title

2.21.1002 policy and objectives

2.21.1003 definitions

2.21.1004 parental leave requests

2.21.1011 closing

2.21.1101 short title

2.21.1102 policy and objective

2.21.1103 leave and expenses

2.21.1104 determination of benefits

2.21.1105 cost/benefit analysis criteria

2.21.1106 agency head's approval

2.21.1111 closing

2.21.1201 short title

2.21.1202 specific statutory policy-making authority

2.21.1203 general statutory policy-making authority

2.21.1204 personnel network

2.21.1205 review and approval

2.21.1211 closing

2.21.1301 short title

2.21.1302 policy and objectives

2.21.1303 definitions

2.21.1304 agency policy statement

2.21.1305 reporting procedure

2.21.1306 violations of policy

2.21.1307 other complaint filing option

2.21.1311 closing

2.21.1401 short title

2.21.1402 policy and objectives

2.21.1403 definitions

2.21.1404 entitlement to preference

2.21.1405 ranking preferrfd persons

2.21.1406 documentation

2.21.1407 application of preference to initial appointment

2.21.1408 recruitment and selection procedures

2.21.1411 closing

2.21.1412 short title

2.21.1413 policy and objectives

2.21.1414 eligibility

2.21.1415 eligible veteran

2.21.1416 eligible disabled veteran

2.21.1417 eligible spouse

2.21.1418 eligible handicapped person

2.21.1421 employers covered

2.21.1422 employment covered

2.21.1423 applying preference

2.21.1424 claiming preference - documentation and verification

2.21.1425 duration of preference

2.21.1426 military conflicts

2.21.1427 certification of persons with disabilities

2.21.1428 hiring decisions

2.21.1429 internal procedures - enforcement of preference

2.21.1430 external procedures - enforcement of preference

2.21.1431 reopening the selection process

2.21.1432 conflict with federal law

2.21.1501 introduction

2.21.1502 definitions

2.21.1511 work scheduling

2.21.1512 overtime

2.21.1513 compensatory time

2.21.1514 productive work

2.21.1515 authority to approve overtime or compensatory time earned

2.21.1516 qualifying hours

2.21.1517 records

2.21.1518 call back

2.21.1519 travel

2.21.1520 training

2.21.1531 request for interpretaton

2.21.1532 closing

2.21.1601 short title

2.21.1602 policy and objectives

2.21.1603 definitions

2.21.1604 eligibility

2.21.1605 alternate schedule limitations

2.21.1606 criteria for alternate schedules

2.21.1611 closing

2.21.1701 short title

2.21.1702 policy and objectives

2.21.1703 definitions

2.21.1711 administration of overtime compensation and nonexempt compensatory time

2.21.1712 overtime compensation

2.21.1713 nonexempt compensatory time

2.21.1731 closing

2.21.1801 short title

2.21.1802 policy and objectives

2.21.1803 definitions

2.21.1811 administration of exempt compensatory time

2.21.1812 exempt employees and exempt compensatory time

2.21.1831 closing

2.21.1930 short title

2.21.1931 objectives

2.21.1932 definitions

2.21.1933 montana veba hra administration

2.21.1934 fees

2.21.1937 eligibility

2.21.1938 elections

2.21.1939 participation

2.21.1940 contributions

2.21.1941 benefits in the event of death

2.21.3001 introduction

2.21.3002 standard state form

2.21.3003 revocations

2.21.3004 refund of retirement contributions -- death benefits

2.21.3005 death of an employee

2.21.3006 closing

2.21.3101 short title

2.21.3102 definitions

2.21.3103 time, travel, and relocation expense reporting

2.21.3104 final pay warrant for employees terminated for cause or laid off

2.21.3105 decedent's warrant

2.21.3106 voluntary payroll deductions

2.21.3601 short title

2.21.3602 policy and objectives

2.21.3603 definitions

2.21.3607 eligibility

2.21.3608 eligible disabled veteran

2.21.3609 eligible relative

2.21.3610 employers covered and positions covered

2.21.3615 applying preference

2.21.3616 claiming preference - documentation and verification

2.21.3617 hiring decision

2.21.3618 internal procedures - enforcement of preference

2.21.3619 external procedures - enforcement of preference

2.21.3623 retention during reduction in force

2.21.3701 short title

2.21.3702 policy and objectives

2.21.3703 definitions

2.21.3704 job registry program and reemployment following lay-off

2.21.3705 limited reemployment for retirees

2.21.3707 internal recruitment

2.21.3708 external recruitment

2.21.3709 vacancy announcements

2.21.3710 limited reemployment for retirees

2.21.3711 compliance with military selective service act

2.21.3712 internal recruitment

2.21.3713 reduction in force registry option

2.21.3715 equal employment opportunities

2.21.3718 job analysis

2.21.3719 development of selection procedures

2.21.3720 administration of selection procedures

2.21.3721 evaluation of qualifications

2.21.3723 intentional misrepresentation

2.21.3724 notification of applicants

2.21.3726 documentation

2.21.3727 access to selection material

2.21.3728 access to documentation and confidentiality

2.21.3735 closing

2.21.3801 short title

2.21.3802 policy and objectives

2.21.3803 definitions

2.21.3807 permanent status

2.21.3808 probationary period

2.21.3809 extension of probationary period

2.21.3810 discharge of a probationary employee

2.21.3811 promoted or reassigned employees

2.21.3812 transferred employees

2.21.3822 closing

2.21.3901 short title

2.21.3902 policy and objectives

2.21.3903 definitions

2.21.3904 permanent exchange

2.21.3911 temporary exchange

2.21.3916 employee loan

2.21.3921 closing

2.21.4001 short title

2.21.4002 policy and objectives

2.21.4003 department of administration role

2.21.4004 department or agency role

2.21.4005 equal employment opportunity (eeo) and nondiscrimination

2.21.4006 pre-employment inquiries

2.21.4007 pre-employment medical examinations

2.21.4008 responsibilities

2.21.4009 compliance with the federal genetic information nondiscrimination act of 2008 (gina)

2.21.4012 sexual harassment

2.21.4013 harassment

2.21.4014 retaliation

2.21.4019 initiating an internal complaint

2.21.4020 investigating a complaint

2.21.4021 post-investigation actions

2.21.4022 confidentiality requirements

2.21.4027 tracking and reporting internal complaints

2.21.4028 initiating an external complaint

2.21.4029 rule violations

2.21.4101 short title

2.21.4102 policy and objectives

2.21.4103 definitions

2.21.4104 responsibilities

2.21.4105 reasonable accommodations

2.21.4106 requesting reasonable accommodations

2.21.4107 responding to reasonable accommodation requests

2.21.4112 participating in the interactive process

2.21.4113 documenting reasonable accommodation requests

2.21.4114 requesting medical documentation

2.21.4115 approving reasonable accommodation requests

2.21.4116 reassigning an employee as a reasonable accommodation

2.21.4117 denying reasonable accommodation requests

2.21.4118 discharging employees with disabilities

2.21.4119 appealing denial of reasonable accommodation requests

2.21.4120 confidentiality requirements

2.21.4121 tracking and reporting reasonable accommodation requests

2.21.4122 disability retirement

2.21.4127 reasonable modification procedures

2.21.4128 effective communication procedures

2.21.4701 introduction

2.21.4702 policy

2.21.4703 procedure

2.21.4704 new employee orientation workshop

2.21.4705 closing

2.21.4901 introduction

2.21.4902 definitions

2.21.4903 policy

2.21.4904 procedures

2.21.4905 closing

2.21.4906 short title

2.21.4907 definitions

2.21.4908 policy and objectives

2.21.4909 covered moves

2.21.4911 arrangements for move

2.21.4912 exploratory travel

2.21.4913 time allotted to move

2.21.4914 salary payments

2.21.4915 time, travel and per diem allowance

2.21.4916 limitations

2.21.4922 closing

2.21.5001 introduction

2.21.5002 policy

2.21.5003 procedures

2.21.5004 closing

2.21.5005 short title

2.21.5006 definitions

2.21.5007 policy

2.21.5007A benefits for employees laid off before april 22, 1993

2.21.5007B benefits for employees laid off between april 22, 1993 and june 30, 1995

2.21.5008 veteran's preference in retention

2.21.5009 reduction in force registry

2.21.5011 closing

2.21.5101 introduction

2.21.5102 policy

2.21.5103 procedure

2.21.5104 closing

2.21.6401 short title

2.21.6402 definitions

2.21.6403 policy and objectives

2.21.6411 appraisal process

2.21.6412 performance standards

2.21.6413 review

2.21.6414 grievance or rebuttal

2.21.6415 records

2.21.6422 closing

2.21.6501 introduction

2.21.6502 definitions

2.21.6503 policy

2.21.6504 closing

2.21.6505 short title

2.21.6506 policy and objectives

2.21.6507 definitions

2.21.6508 informal disciplinary action

2.21.6509 formal disciplinary action

2.21.6515 grievance policy

2.21.6522 closing

2.21.6601 introduction

2.21.6602 definitions

2.21.6603 policy

2.21.6604 closing

2.21.6605 short title

2.21.6606 policy and objectives

2.21.6607 objectives

2.21.6608 definitions

2.21.6609 document report

2.21.6610 adoption of department policy

2.21.6611 access to employee personnel records

2.21.6612 records that constitute employee personnel records

2.21.6613 records containing genetic information

2.21.6614 employee personnel records storage

2.21.6615 access to employee personnel records

2.21.6616 employee personnel records use

2.21.6617 employee personnel records retention

2.21.6622 closing

2.21.6701 short title

2.21.6702 definitions

2.21.6703 policy and objectives

2.21.6704 creation of the state incentive awards advisory council

2.21.6705 creation of agency incentive awards committees

2.21.6706 cooperation requested of agencies

2.21.6707 eligibility of suggestions

2.21.6708 program administration

2.21.6709 reporting requirements

2.21.6710 modifications of suggestions

2.21.6711 interagency suggestions

2.21.6712 group suggestions

2.21.6713 time limits on implemented suggestions

2.21.6714 inventive suggestions

2.21.6715 resubmittal of suggestions

2.21.6716 maximum time limit for considering suggestions for implementation

2.21.6717 awards in excess of 5500

2.21.6718 suggestions requiring legislative action

2.21.8001 introduction

2.21.8002 definitions

2.21.8003 policy

2.21.8004 informal grievance and complaint procedure

2.21.8005 formal grievance and complaint procedure--right to assisstance -- working time

2.21.8006 formal grievance and complaint procedure--step i

2.21.8007 formal grievance and complaint procedure--step ii

2.21.8008 formal grievance and complaint procedure--step iii

2.21.8009 closing

2.21.8010 short title

2.21.8011 policy and objectives

2.21.8012 definitions

2.21.8013 employee grievance

2.21.8017 grievance procedure

2.21.8018 hearing

2.21.8021 failure to act

2.21.8022 waivers

2.21.8023 grievance resolved

2.21.8030 closing

2.21.8101 departmental equal employment opportunity policy

2.21.8102 collection of equal employment opportunity data -payroll status form

2.21.8103 equal employment opportunity commission (eeo-4) report

2.21.8104 instructions for completing eeo-4 report

2.21.8105 closing

2.21.8106 short title

2.21.8107 policy and objectives

2.21.8108 department of administration responsibilities

2.21.8109 agency program

2.23 - merit system council

2.23.101 organizational rule

2.23.201 model procedural rule

2.23.301 administrative establishment of montana merit system

2.23.302 statutory creation of merit system council

2.23.303 purpose of the montana state merit system

2.23.304 merit system council meetings

2.23.305 merit system council members

2.23.306 definitions

2.23.311 montana state merit system bureau

2.23.316 qualifications required of chief of merit system bureau

2.23.317 administrative duties for the merit system council

2.23.401 adoption of rules generally

2.23.402 submission of rules by participating state merit system agencies

2.23.403 positions to which merit system rules apply -- exemptions

2.23.501 cooperation with agencies under montana merit system

2.23.502 cooperation with other civil service agencies

2.23.503 cooperation with other merit systems

2.23.504 cooperation with non-merit system agencies

2.23.601 discrimination prohibited

2.23.602 right to freely express political views -- restrictions on political activity

2.23.603 right to organize for purposes of representation

2.23.604 conflicting outside employment

2.23.605 annual vacation leave

2.23.606 sick leave

2.23.607 military leave

2.23.608 jury duty

2.23.609 conference or educational leave

2.23.610 other leaves

2.23.611 training

2.23.701 grievances

2.23.702 appeals--permanent employees

2.23.703 appeals--applicants and eligibles

2.23.801 classification plan

2.23.802 compensation plan

2.23.803 demotions

2.23.804 reassignments

2.23.805 transfers and reclassifications

2.23.901 basis for classification plan

2.23.902 adoption, maintenance, and revision of classification plan

2.23.903 allocation of positions under classification plan

2.23.911 basis for compensation plan

2.23.912 adoption of compensation plan

2.23.913 administration of compensation plan

2.23.914 revision of compensation plan

2.23.915 regular salary advancements

2.23.916 promotional salary advancements

2.23.917 special salary advancements

2.23.918 demotions

2.23.919 reassignments

2.23.920 transfers and reclassification

2.23.1001 recruitment

2.23.1002 public announcements of entrance examinations

2.23.1003 when public announcement of position required

2.23.1011 nature and method of examination

2.23.1012 anonymity of examinees to be protected

2.23.1013 veterans' preference

2.23.1014 scoring of applicants

2.23.1015 competitors to be promptly notified of results

2.23.1016 review of examination papers by competitors

2.23.1017 reratings

2.23.1018 records of competitors

2.23.1026 placement on register

2.23.1027 duration of register

2.23.1031 disqualification from competition, removal from register, and refusal to certify when justified

2.23.1032 removal from the register--other justification

2.23.1033 notification of removal from the register

2.23.1034 suspension from register to be final--limited exceptions

2.23.1101 state office certification

2.23.1102 local office certification

2.23.1103 certification from promotional registers

2.23.1104 information concerning eligibles

2.23.1105 selection

2.23.1106 selective certification

2.23.1201 appointments generally

2.23.1202 probationary appointments

2.23.1203 temporary appointments

2.23.1204 provisional appointments

2.23.1205 emergency appointments

2.23.1206 intermittent appointments

2.23.1207 congressionally authorized employment and training program appointments

2.23.1208 non-competitive appointments

2.23.1301 career advancement generally

2.23.1302 promotions to be competitive whenever practical

2.23.1303 noncompetitive promotions

2.23.1304 provisional promotions

2.23.1305 promotional examinations

2.23.1306 promotions within agencies not under complete merit system coverage

2.23.1401 layoffs and separations generally

2.23.1402 tenure of office

2.23.1403 resignations

2.23.1404 reduction of force

2.23.1405 suspensions

2.23.1406 dismissal

2.23.1407 retirement

2.23.1408 reinstatement to a previous class of position

2.23.1501 personnel records generally

2.23.1502 agency personnel records

2.23.1503 merit system records and reports

2.23.1601 extension generally

2.23.1602 qualifying examinations

2.23.1603 determining type of qualifying examination

2.31 - architecture and engineering division (transferred to commerce, title 8)

2.31.101 adoption of ansi standards

2.31.102 regulations applicable to adjoining states

2.31.103 additional terms

2.31.104 regulation of new construction including relocation of existing facilities and certain modifications

2.31.105 inspection regulations

2.31.106 billing and payment of inspection fees

2.31.107 filing of inspection reports

2.31.108 qualifications of engineers

2.31.109 report of accidents

2.31.110 departure from rules

2.32 - building codes division (transferred to commerce, title 8)

2.32.101 incorporation by reference of uniform building code

2.32.102 incorporation by reference of uniform housing code

2.32.103 incorporation by reference of uniform code for the abatement of dangerous buildings

2.32.104 incorporation by reference of the model code for energy conservation in new building construction

2.32.105 incorporation by reference of uniform mechanical code

2.32.106 incorporation by reference of recommended requirements to code officials for solar heating, cooling, and hot water systems

2.32.107 incorporation by reference of uniform mitigation plan

2.32.201 introduction

2.32.202 extent of local programs

2.32.203 adoption of codes

2.32.204 coordination of plan reviews

2.32.205 inspections

2.32.206 inspector qualifications

2.32.207 minimum staffing requirements

2.32.208 funding of code enforcement program

2.32.209 factory-built buildings

2.32.210 school plans

2.32.211 extension of municipal jurisdictional area

2.32.212 revocation of local government certification

2.32.213 assumption of code enforcement by the state

2.32.301 definitions

2.32.302 incorporation by reference of uniform plumbing code

2.32.303 minimum required plumbing fixtures

2.32.304 plumbing permits

2.32.305 plumbing inspections

2.32.401 national electrical code

2.32.402 wiring standards

2.32.403 electrical inspectors

2.32.404 electrical permit

2.32.405 cover (rough-in inspections)

2.32.406 final inspection

2.32.407 electrical inspection fees

2.32.408 temporary electrical connections

2.32.501 incorporation by reference of nfpa 501c/ansi a119.2 standard for recreational vehicles

2.32.502 applicability of state statutes and adopted administrative rules

2.32.503 definitions

2.32.504 effective date of requirements relating to sales

2.32.505 use of mobile homes and recreational vehicles for commercial or business occupancy prohibited -- exception

2.32.511 enforcement generally

2.32.512 division inspectors

2.32.513 third party inspections to be monitored

2.32.514 inspection of manufacturer

2.32.515 inspection of dealer

2.32.516 product standards

2.32.517 alternatives

2.32.518 approval of manufacturer

2.32.519 requested inspection

2.32.520 issuance of insignia

2.32.521 state building code interpretation

2.32.522 reciprocity

2.32.523 information required to be submitted upon delivery of unit to dealer

2.32.524 requirements for data plate

2.32.531 application for typical structural design approval

2.32.532 application for electrical, mechanical, and plumbing system approval

2.32.533 application for custom-made unit review

2.32.534 application for model plan review

2.32.535 application for in-plant quality control manual review

2.32.536 calculations and test procedures

2.32.537 model manufactured at more than one location

2.32.538 out-of-state applicant

2.32.539 non-conforming application and plans

2.32.540 evidence of division's review

2.32.541 plan review termination

2.32.542 in-plant quality control

2.32.543 transmission of review materials to reciprocal state

2.32.544 changes to reviewed plans

2.32.545 change of ownership

2.32.546 change of name or address

2.32.547 discontinuance of manufacture

2.32.548 unit identification

2.32.549 plan renewal

2.32.556 insignia--when required

2.32.557 application for insignia pursuant to plan review

2.32.558 denial of insignia

2.32.559 insignia removal

2.32.560 lost or damaged insignia

2.32.561 alteration voids review--return or confiscation of insignia

2.32.562 alteration or conversion of unit bearing insignia

2.32.563 effect of insignia

2.32.566 in-state plan and system review fees

2.32.567 plan and system review fees handled through reciprocal states

2.32.568 insignia fees

2.32.569 miscellaneous fees

2.32.576 notice of violations

2.32.577 violation and hearings

2.32.601 incorporation by reference of safety code for elevators and escalators, ansi/asme a 17.1 -- 1981

2.32.602 units covered by elevator inspection program

2.32.603 reinspections

2.32.604 certificates of inspection

2.32.605 accidents

2.32.606 violations, appeals, and variances

2.32.611 certification of maintenance and insurance companies as inspectors

2.32.612 inspections by certified maintenance or insurance companies

2.32.701 introduction

2.32.702 building demolitions

2.32.703 asbestos-containing spray products

2.41 - board of housing (transferred to commerce, title 8)

2.41.101 organizational rule

2.41.201 incorporation of model rules

2.41.202 meetings of the board

2.41.301 purpose and objective

2.41.302 lower income persons and families

2.41.303 financing programs

2.41.304 conditions of financial assistance

2.41.305 qualified lending institutions

2.41.306 housing sponsors

2.42 - board of investments (transferred to commerce, title 8)

2.42.101 organizational rule

2.42.201 model procedural rule

2.42.301 investment policy

2.42.302 maximum demand deposit account balance

2.42.303 minimum certificate of deposit

2.42.304 mortgage purchase policy

2.43 - public employees' retirement board

2.43.101 organizational rule

2.43.201 model procedural rules

2.43.202 applicability of rules

2.43.203 review of administrative decision

2.43.204 contested case procedures

2.43.205 regulations applicable to contested cases

2.43.301 retirement systems covered

2.43.302 definitions

2.43.303 request for release of information

2.43.304 actuarial rates and assumptions

2.43.305 mailing information about non-profit organizations

2.43.306 documents acceptable for mailing -- non-profit organizations

2.43.307 benefit recipients' rights to be excluded from mailings of informational materials arout non-profit organizations

2.43.308 mailing for nonprofit retiree organizations

2.43.309 acceptable materials -- non-profit mailing

2.43.310 right to be excluded -- nonprofit retiree organizations

2.43.401 authority to contract

2.43.402 membership cards

2.43.403 optional membership

2.43.404 required employer reports

2.43.405 membership

2.43.406 basic period of service

2.43.407 no duplication of service credit

2.43.408 calculation of service credit on or after termination of employment

2.43.409 improper credit

2.43.410 documentation of service

2.43.411 national guard membership -- application

2.43.412 national guard membership -- creditable service

2.43.413 national guard membership -- prior creditable service

2.43.414 national guard membership -- reporting

2.43.415 national guard membership -- termination and retirement

2.43.416 school term as service year

2.43.417 seasonal employees

2.43.418 retirement options for elected officials other than legislators

2.43.419 job sharing

2.43.420 purchase of refunded service or service from another mpera-administered retirement system

2.43.421 credit for service in the uniformed services

2.43.422 most recent service purchased first

2.43.423 documentation of amount of service eligible to be purchased

2.43.424 service credit for period(s) of absence due to illness or injury

2.43.425 incomplete payments

2.43.426 part-paid firefighters' service

2.43.427 reinstatement -- credit for lost time

2.43.428 acceptable documentation of public service employment

2.43.429 full salary credit for temporary work reductions

2.43.430 out-of-state or federal public service

2.43.431 sheriff's military buy-back

2.43.432 "one-for-five" additional service

2.43.433 purchase of full-time service or one-for-five service by part-time members

2.43.434 service credits for periods of compensated educational leave

2.43.435 purchase of retroactive service by fee basis officials

2.43.436 purchase of previous military service--modifications affecting actuarial cost

2.43.437 reserve military service

2.43.438 highway patrol officers' out-of-state law enforcement service

2.43.439 election by local governments to be subject to the retirement incentive program

2.43.440 service purchases by inactive vested members

2.43.441 purchase of service through direct trustee-to-trustee transfer of funds

2.43.442 eligible federal volunteer service

2.43.450 notice to potentially eligible employees

2.43.451 purchase of "one-for-five" service by employers for reduction in force employees

2.43.452 return to employment within same jurisdiction

2.43.453 information to be retained by employers

2.43.501 service retirement -- when effective

2.43.502 application process for disability benefits

2.43.503 application process for service retirement

2.43.504 acceptable proof of date of birth

2.43.505 involuntary retirement

2.43.506 return to covered employment by pers, srs, or furs retiree – report

2.43.507 election for coverage under nondiscriminatory pers disability provisions

2.43.508 periodic medical review of disability benefit recipients

2.43.509 periodic medical review of disability benefit recipients – initial notice to member

2.43.510 periodic review of medical evidence – notice of additional evidence required

2.43.511 failure to respond -- second notice

2.43.512 suspension of disability benefits -- notice

2.43.513 cancellation of disability benefits for refusal to comply -- notice

2.43.514 cancellation of disability benefits due to change of medical status

2.43.515 appeal of cancellation of benefits

2.43.520 election for guaranteed annual benefit adjustment coverage (gaba)

2.43.601 estimates of retirement benefits

2.43.602 payment of retirement benefits

2.43.603 refunds to members

2.43.604 death payments, survivor benefits, and optional retirement benefits

2.43.605 designation of beneficiary

2.43.606 conversion of optional retirement

2.43.607 payment to an estate

2.43.608 reduction in work force

2.43.609 post-retirement adjustment

2.43.610 minimum benefit adjustment for retirees with part-paid firefighter service

2.43.611 municipal police officers' minimum benefit adjustments

2.43.612 eligibility for annual benefit adjustment

2.43.613 calculation of annual benefit adjustment

2.43.614 annual certification of pension payments by local police and fire pension plans

2.43.615 family law orders -- contents and duration

2.43.616 family law orders -- approval and implementation

2.43.617 payment of estimated benefits

2.43.701 political subdivisions eligible for termination

2.43.702 initiation of proceeding

2.43.703 transmission of certified copy of resolution

2.43.704 authorization of referendum by governor

2.43.705 notice of referendum

2.43.706 proof of notice

2.43.707 eligibility to vote in referendum

2.43.708 certificate of results of referendum

2.43.709 notice of termination of coverage

2.43.710 withdrawal of notice of termination

2.43.711 definitions

2.43.712 required reports

2.43.713 coverage procedures for political subdivisions not under a retirement system

2.43.714 coverage procedures for political subdivisions under a retirement system

2.43.715 error discovered by social security administration

2.43.716 late filing penalties

2.43.801 basic unit of service

2.43.802 failure to file required reports

2.43.803 application for group insurance premium payments

2.43.804 payments to service providers for medical expenses resulting from duty-related injuries and illnesses

2.43.901 treating salary deferrals under a cafeteria plan as compensation - policy and objectives

2.43.902 treating salary deferrals under a cafeteria plan as compensation - applicability

2.43.905 treating salary deferrals under a cafeteria plan as compensation – background

2.43.909 procedures - compensation must be treated consistently

2.43.910 procedures - plans that offer a choice among nontaxable benefits only

2.43.911 procedures - bona fide cafeteria plans

2.43.914 implementation and compliance

2.43.1001 adoption of defined contribution plan document and trust agreement

2.43.1002 adoption of investment policy statement and stable value fund investment guidelines

2.43.1003 defined contribution retirement plan investment options

2.43.1004 defined contribution retirement plan default investment fund

2.43.1005 establishment of long-term disability trust fund

2.43.1010 election period

2.43.1011 retirement plan choice election form

2.43.1012 election eligibility and confirmation

2.43.1015 purchase of service not permitted by participant in defined contribution retirement plan

2.43.1017 family law orders, executions, and income-withholding orders and elections

2.43.1020 election for employees in optional pers membership positions

2.43.1023 membership in other title 19 retirement plans

2.43.1024 retirees not entitled to election

2.43.1025 montana university system employee elections

2.43.1030 transfer of defined benefit retirement plan funds to the defined contribution retirement plan

2.43.1031 timing of transfers to the defined contribution retirement plan

2.43.1032 crediting of individual accounts

2.43.1040 disability benefits for members of the defined contribution retirement plan

2.43.1045 distribution to participant

2.43.1046 distribution upon death of participant

2.43.1101 definitions

2.43.1104 drop application process

2.43.1105 drop period

2.43.1108 drop participation limits

2.43.1110 estimated monthly drop accrual

2.43.1111 interest paid to participants

2.43.1112 distribution of drop benefit

2.43.1113 distribution of drop benefit pursuant to family law order

2.43.1115 employment after the drop period

2.43.1118 guaranteed annual benefit adjustment increases for drop participants

2.43.1119 minimum benefit for drop participants

2.43.1210 detention officer membership in sheriffs' retirement system (srs)

2.43.1211 detention officer election to transfer to sheriffs' retirement system (srs)

2.43.1212 detention center reports from sheriffs

2.43.1301 retirement systems covered

2.43.1302 definitions

2.43.1306 actuarial rates and assumptions

2.43.1310 application of actuarial assumptions for determining gaba

2.43.1311 application of actuarial assumptions and process for determining actuarial equivalent factors

2.43.1312 application of actuarial assumptions for determining the amount of coal severance tax and interest income statutorily appropriated to the pers defined benefit plan trust fund

2.43.1401 model procedural rules

2.43.1402 applicability of rules

2.43.1405 request for release of information

2.43.1406 mailing for nonprofit retiree organizations

2.43.1407 acceptable materials -- nonprofit retiree organization mailing

2.43.1408 right to be excluded -- nonprofit retiree organizations

2.43.1501 review of administrative decision

2.43.1502 contested case procedures

2.43.1503 regulations applicable to contested cases

2.43.1701 family law orders -- general requirements

2.43.1702 family law orders for the pers defined contribution retirement plan

2.43.1703 family law orders – approval and implementation for the defined contribution retirement plan

2.43.1704 family law orders – contents and duration for defined benefit plans

2.43.1705 family law orders -- approval and implementation for defined benefit plans

2.43.1801 adoption of deferred compensation plan document and trust agreement

2.43.1802 adoption of investment policy statement and stable value fund investment guidelines

2.43.1803 deferred compensation plan investment options

2.43.1810 qualified domestic relations orders – general requirements

2.43.1811 qualified domestic relations orders – contents

2.43.1812 qualified domestic relations orders – approval and implementation

2.43.2101 membership

2.43.2102 optional membership

2.43.2104 membership cards

2.43.2105 basic period of service

2.43.2106 no duplication of service credit

2.43.2109 receipt of service credit on or after termination of employment

2.43.2110 calculation of highest average compensation with lump sum payments

2.43.2114 required employer reports

2.43.2115 correction of defined benefit retirement system reporting errors

2.43.2116 correction of defined contribution retirement plan reporting errors

2.43.2120 reinstatement -- credit for lost time

2.43.2201 treating salary deferrals under a cafeteria plan as compensation - policy and objectives

2.43.2202 treating salary deferrals under a cafeteria plan as compensation - applicability

2.43.2205 treating salary deferrals under a cafeteria plan as compensation – background

2.43.2209 procedures - compensation must be treated consistently

2.43.2210 procedures - plans that offer a choice among nontaxable benefits only

2.43.2211 procedures - bona fide cafeteria plans

2.43.2214 implementation and compliance

2.43.2301 process for purchasing service

2.43.2302 documentation of service

2.43.2303 documentation of amount of service eligible to be purchased

2.43.2304 purchase of service at actuarial cost

2.43.2308 most recent service purchased first

2.43.2309 service purchases by inactive vested members

2.43.2310 purchase of full-time service or one-for-five service by part-time members

2.43.2311 limitations on purchases of service

2.43.2312 purchase of service through direct trustee-to-trustee transfer of funds

2.43.2314 eligible federal volunteer service

2.43.2315 credit for service in the uniformed services

2.43.2316 reserve military service

2.43.2317 purchase of refunded service or service from another mpera-administered retirement system

2.43.2318 "one-for-five" additional service

2.43.2319 purchase of "one-for-five" service by employers for reduction in force employees

2.43.2323 service credit for period(s) of absence due to illness or injury

2.43.2324 guaranteed annual benefit adjustment coverage

2.43.2601 application process for service retirement

2.43.2602 application process for disability benefits

2.43.2603 acceptable proof of date of birth

2.43.2606 commencement of guaranteed annual benefit adjustment

2.43.2607 payment of estimated benefits

2.43.2608 return to covered employment by pers, srs, or furs retiree – report

2.43.2609 return to employment within same jurisdiction

2.43.2610 designation of beneficiary by retirees, alternate payees, and contingent annuitants

2.43.2611 return to covered employment by pers retiree – less than 90 days since termination of employment

2.43.2612 return to covered employment by pers retiree – earnings limitations

2.43.2701 periodic medical review of disability benefit recipients

2.43.2702 periodic medical review of disability benefit recipients – initial notice to member

2.43.2703 periodic review of medical evidence – notice of additional evidence required

2.43.2704 failure to respond -- second notice

2.43.2705 suspension of disability benefits -- notice

2.43.2706 cancellation of disability benefits for refusal to comply -- notice

2.43.2707 cancellation of disability benefits due to change of medical status

2.43.2711 appeal of cancellation of benefits

2.43.2901 refunds to members

2.43.2902 death payments, survivor benefits, and optional retirement benefits

2.43.2903 payment to an estate

2.43.3001 family law orders -- general requirements

2.43.3004 family law orders for the pers defined contribution retirement plan

2.43.3005 family law orders – approval and implementation for the defined contribution retirement plan

2.43.3008 family law orders – contents and duration for defined benefit plans

2.43.3009 family law orders -- approval and implementation for defined benefit plans

2.43.3401 retirement options for elected officials other than legislators

2.43.3402 retirement system membership options for legislators

2.43.3403 involuntary retirement

2.43.3415 credit for service in the uniformed services

2.43.3417 purchase of refunded service or service from another mpera-administered retirement system

2.43.3501 adoption of defined contribution plan document and trust agreement

2.43.3502 adoption of investment policy statement and fixed fund investment policy statement

2.43.3502 adoption of investment policy statement and stable value fund investment guidelines

2.43.3503 defined contribution retirement plan investment options

2.43.3504 defined contribution retirement plan default investment fund

2.43.3505 establishment of long-term disability trust fund

2.43.3506 adoption of state of montana public employees pooled trust

2.43.3510 election period

2.43.3511 retirement plan choice election form

2.43.3512 election eligibility and confirmation

2.43.3515 purchase of service not permitted by participant in defined contribution retirement plan

2.43.3517 family law orders, executions, and income-withholding orders and elections

2.43.3520 election for employees in optional pers membership positions

2.43.3523 membership in other title 19 retirement plans

2.43.3524 retirees not entitled to election

2.43.3525 montana university system employee elections

2.43.3531 timing of transfers to the defined contribution retirement plan

2.43.3532 crediting of individual accounts

2.43.3533 reallocation of certain pers employer contributions to dcrp member accounts

2.43.3540 disability benefits for members of the defined contribution retirement plan

2.43.3545 distribution to participant

2.43.3546 distribution upon death of participant

2.43.3601 allocation of additional employer contributions on behalf of montana university system employees in the optional retirement program

2.43.4003 highway patrol officers' minimum benefit adjustments

2.43.4006 definitions

2.43.4009 drop application process

2.43.4010 drop period

2.43.4013 drop participation limits

2.43.4015 estimated monthly drop accrual

2.43.4016 interest paid to participants

2.43.4017 distribution of drop benefit

2.43.4018 distribution of drop benefit pursuant to family law order

2.43.4020 employment after the drop period -- payments

2.43.4023 impact of uniformed service during drop period

2.43.4024 differential pay for military leave

2.43.4203 detention officer membership in sheriffs' retirement system (srs)

2.43.4204 detention officer election to transfer to sheriffs' retirement system (srs)

2.43.4207 detention center reports from sheriffs

2.43.4603 municipal police officers' minimum benefit adjustments

2.43.4606 definitions

2.43.4609 drop application process

2.43.4610 drop period

2.43.4613 drop participation limits

2.43.4615 estimated monthly drop accrual

2.43.4616 interest paid to participants

2.43.4617 distribution of drop benefit

2.43.4618 distribution of drop benefit pursuant to family law order

2.43.4620 employment after the drop period -- payments

2.43.4623 guaranteed annual benefit adjustment increases for drop participants

2.43.4624 minimum benefit for drop participants

2.43.4803 firefighters' minimum benefit adjustments

2.43.4807 part-paid firefighters' service

2.43.5001 basic unit of service

2.43.5002 failure to file required reports

2.43.5003 membership cards

2.43.5004 effective date for pension benefit adjustments

2.43.5005 application process for vfca disability benefits

2.43.5006 application for group insurance premium payments

2.43.5007 payments for medical expenses resulting from duty-related injuries and illnesses

2.43.5008 payments for funeral expenses resulting from duty-related death

2.43.5101 adoption of deferred compensation plan document and trust agreement

2.43.5102 adoption of investment policy statement and fixed fund investment policy statement

2.43.5102 adoption of investment policy statement and stable value fund investment guidelines

2.43.5103 deferred compensation plan investment options

2.43.5104 adoption of state of montana public employees pooled trust

2.43.5109 definitions

2.43.5110 qualified domestic relations orders – general requirements

2.43.5111 qualified domestic relations orders – contents

2.43.5112 qualified domestic relations orders – approval and implementation

2.44 - teachers' retirement board

2.44.101 organizational rule

2.44.201 model procedural rule

2.44.202 applicability of rules

2.44.301 membership election

2.44.301A definitions

2.44.302 membership of school nurses, speech therapist or school psychologist

2.44.303 membership of part-time and federal paid employees

2.44.304 qualification of the actuary

2.44.305 optional retirement program for certain members of the montana university system

2.44.306 actuarial assumptions, rates and tables

2.44.307 membership of teacher's aides and part-time employees

2.44.308 independent contractor

2.44.401 calculating service credits

2.44.402 credit for military service

2.44.403 redeposit of amounts withdrawn

2.44.404 partial purchase of additional credit at death or disability

2.44.405 interest on non-payment for additional credits

2.44.406 purchase of credit during exempt period

2.44.407 creditable service for teaching in private educational institutions

2.44.408 creditable service for absence without pay

2.44.409 transfer of service credit from the public employees' retirement system

2.44.410 purchase of one year additional service for each five years of membership service

2.44.411 creditable service for employment in a federal, public or private school outside the united states or its possessions

2.44.412 national guard, reservists, and veterans called to active duty

2.44.413 creditable service - actuarial cost

2.44.414 installment purchase

2.44.415 rollover of out-of-state contributions

2.44.416 service purchase resolutions

2.44.417 limitation on after-tax purchase of permissive service credit

2.44.501 general eligibility date

2.44.502 eligibility under mid-term retirements

2.44.503 eligibility under full school-year retirements

2.44.504 eligibility for disability benefits

2.44.505 eligibility for survivor benefits

2.44.506 benefit payments

2.44.507 payment of children's benefits

2.44.508 non-availability of disability benefits

2.44.509 computation of average final compensation

2.44.510 adjustment of benefits

2.44.511 reinstatement of benefits

2.44.512 change of beneficiary and/or change of retirement option

2.44.513 withholding of group insurance premium from retirement benefit

2.44.514 lump sum payments at the end of the school term

2.44.515 correction of errors on contributions and overpayments

2.44.516 refund of employer contributions made on termination pay

2.44.517 formula for determining contributions due on termination pay

2.44.517A reporting of termination pay

2.44.518 limit on earned compensation - 10% cap

2.44.519 post-retirement adjustment

2.44.520 calculation of annual benefit adjustment

2.44.521 eligibility for annual benefit adjustment

2.44.522 family law order -- contents and duration

2.44.523 family law orders -- approval and implementation

2.44.524 adjustment of disability allowance for outside earnings

2.44.525 calculation of age

2.44.526 value of housing

2.44.527 payment for service -- calculation of retirement benefits

2.44.528 extra duty compensation

2.44.529 limitation on annual benefit

2.44.530 determination of incentives and bonuses as part of a series of annual payments and included in earned compensation

2.44.601 generally

2.44.701 vesting in member contributions

2.44.702 good faith compliance with internal revenue code

2.44.703 timing of distribution

2.44.704 limitation of amount of annuity distribution to beneficiary

2.44.705 death and disability benefits limited by incidental benefit rule

2.44.706 good faith continuation of distribution options

2.44.707 distribution by direct rollover

2.51 - montana tax appeal board

2.51.101 organizational rule

2.51.201 model procedural rule

2.51.301 organization, meetings, and duties generally

2.51.302 application for hearing

2.51.303 notice of hearing and hearing on application

2.51.304 record of hearing

2.51.305 evidence

2.51.306 ex parte consultations prohibited

2.51.307 orders of the board

2.51.308 appeals

2.51.401 appeals-notices

2.51.402 order of the board

2.51.403 decision by the board

2.52 - office of the workers' compensation judge (transferred to labor and industry, title 24)

2.52.101 organization rule

2.52.201 petition for trial

2.52.202 answers

2.52.203 service

2.52.204 alternative pleading

2.52.205 amending pleading

2.52.206 joining third parties

2.52.207 intervention

2.52.208 time and place of trial generally

2.52.209 emergency hearings

2.52.210 setting time and place of hearing by stipulation or in best interests of court

2.52.211 witness list

2.52.212 medical reports

2.52.213 pretrial conference

2.52.214 depositions

2.52.215 interrogatories

2.52.216 motions to produce

2.52.217 vacating and resetting pretrial conference or trial

2.52.218 conduct of trial

2.52.219 informal disposition

2.52.220 findings of fact and conclusions of law and briefs

2.52.221 masters and examiners--recommendations for bench orders

2.52.222 rehearing

2.52.223 appeals

2.52.224 rules compliance

2.52.225 appeals regarding crime victims' compensation, occupational disease claims, and subrogation

2.52.231 review

2.52.301 petition for trial

2.52.302 notice of representation

2.52.303 service

2.52.304 alternative pleading

2.52.308 joining third parties

2.52.309 intervention

2.52.310 time and place of trial generally

2.52.311 emergency trials

2.52.312 setting time and place of trial by stipulation or in best intersts of the court

2.52.316 pretrial motions

2.52.317 medical records

2.52.318 pretrial conference and order

2.52.322 depositions

2.52.323 interrogatories

2.52.324 motions to produce

2.52.325 limiting discovery

2.52.326 failure to make discovery--sanctions

2.52.330 vacating and resetting pretrial conference or trial

2.52.331 subpoena

2.52.332 conduct of trial

2.52.333 informal disposition

2.52.334 settlement conference

2.52.335 bench rulings

2.52.336 findings of fact and conclusions of law and briefs

2.52.340 masters and examiners--recommendations for bench orders

2.52.343 attorney fees

2.52.344 petition for new trial or reconsideration of attorney fee award

2.52.348 appeals

2.52.349 rules compliance

2.52.350 appeals to workers' compensation court under title 39, chapters 71 and 72; and title 53, chapter 9

2.52.351 declaratory rulings

2.52.360 review

2.53 - board of examiners

2.53.101 organizational rule

2.53.201 model procedural rules

2.55 - state compensation insurance fund

2.55.101 organizational rule

2.55.102 organizational rule

2.55.201 open meetings

2.55.202 policies and objectives in providing citizen participation in the operation of the state compensation insurance fund

2.55.203 guidelines for determination of significant public interest

2.55.204 guidelines for state fund programs

2.55.205 notice and means for public participation

2.55.206 open meetings

2.55.301 method for assignment of classifications of employments

2.55.302 calculation of experience rates

2.55.303 calculation of credibility weighted rates

2.55.304 determination of aggregate revenue requirements

2.55.305 premium ratesetting

2.55.309 experience modification factor

2.55.310 variable pricing within a classification

2.55.311 multiple rating tiers

2.55.315 volume discount

2.55.316 minimum yearly premium

2.55.319 calculation of manual rates

2.55.320 method for assignment of classifications of employments

2.55.321 calculation of experience rates

2.55.322 calculation of credibility weighted rate

2.55.323 overall rate level

2.55.324 premium ratesetting - horse racing and board interim modification of rates

2.55.325 variable pricing within a classification

2.55.326 minimum loss based premium

2.55.327 construction industry premium credit program

2.55.327A construction industry premium credit program

2.55.328 employers' liability - limits and rates

2.55.401 experience modification factor

2.55.402 medical deductible

2.55.403 volume discount

2.55.404 scheduled rating - high loss modifier

2.55.405 scheduled rating - loss control noncompliance modifier

2.55.406 scheduled rating - unique risk characteristics modifier

2.55.407 optional deductible plans

2.55.408 retrospective rating plans

2.55.409 expense constant

2.55.501 definitions

2.55.502 individual loss sensitive dividend distribution plan

2.59 - banking and financial institutions

2.59.101 banks - reserve requirements

2.59.102 banks - direct leasing of personal property

2.59.103 retention of bank records

2.59.104 semiannual assessment

2.59.105 investment securities

2.59.106 investment in corporate stock

2.59.107 investments of financial institutions

2.59.108 limitations on loans

2.59.109 loans to a managing officer, officer, director, or principal shareholder of a bank

2.59.110 fees for the approval of point-of-sale terminals

2.59.111 retention of bank records

2.59.112 underwriting of securities

2.59.113 investments by banks to promote the public welfare

2.59.114 trust company examination fees

2.59.115 adoption of examination procedure

2.59.116 definitions

2.59.117 debt cancellation and debt suspension programs – requirements

2.59.118 required disclosures

2.59.119 prohibited acts or practices

2.59.120 refunds of fees upon termination or prepayment of covered loan

2.59.121 method of payment of fees

2.59.122 affirmative election to purchase and acknowledgment of receipt of disclosures

2.59.123 disclosure forms

2.59.124 guaranteed asset protection (gap) feature

2.59.125 definitions applicable to derivative transactions and securities financing transactions

2.59.126 eligible state bank's permissible derivative transactions

2.59.127 lending limits applicable to derivative transactions

2.59.128 nonconforming loans and extensions of credit

2.59.129 credit exposure arising from derivatives and securities financing transactions

2.59.130 change in control

2.59.131 report of declaration and payment of dividend – dividend approval request form

2.59.132 conflicts of interest

2.59.133 oaths of directors

2.59.134 conversion of a national bank to a state bank

2.59.135 form to report directors and officers

2.59.136 foreign fiduciary trust company

2.59.137 parity with national banks

2.59.138 definitions

2.59.139 legal lending limit

2.59.140 combinations or guarantees

2.59.141 direct benefit

2.59.142 common enterprise

2.59.143 exclusions

2.59.201 savings and loan associations - real estate

2.59.202 examination and supervisory fee (annual)

2.59.301 advertising

2.59.302 fee disclosures – computation of interest

2.59.303 credit insurance

2.59.304 fees paid to public officials

2.59.305 receipt form

2.59.306 records of licensee

2.59.307 dollar amounts to which consumer loan rates are to be applied

2.59.308 examination fees

2.59.309 service of process

2.59.310 adoption of standardized forms and procedures of the nmls

2.59.311 transition

2.59.312 license renewals

2.59.313 initial license application through nmls

2.59.314 amendments

2.59.315 license surrender

2.59.316 fees

2.59.317 reinstatement of expired licenses

2.59.318 adoption of annual report and due date

2.59.319 required procedure for closing a consumer loan business

2.59.320 department costs in bringing an administrative action

2.59.401 credit unions - supervisory fee

2.59.402 credit unions - limited income persons, definition

2.59.403 credit unions - surety bond and hazard insurance coverage

2.59.404 corporate credit unions

2.59.405 retention of credit union records

2.59.406 definitions applicable to debt cancellation and debt suspension by a credit union

2.59.407 debt cancellation and debt suspension programs – requirements

2.59.408 required disclosures

2.59.409 prohibited acts or practices

2.59.410 refunds of fees upon termination or prepayment of covered loan

2.59.411 method of payment of fees

2.59.412 affirmative election to purchase and acknowledgment of receipt of disclosures

2.59.413 disclosure forms

2.59.414 guaranteed asset protection (gap) feature

2.59.415 duties of the supervisory committee

2.59.416 net worth definition – calculation – determination

2.59.417 investment rule – certain quasi-government securities

2.59.418 investment rule – corporate bonds

2.59.419 investment rule – mutual funds

2.59.420 general obligation bonds

2.59.421 director training

2.59.422 investment rule – revenue bonds

2.59.429 adoption of model bylaws and statutory reference for credit unions

2.59.430 director training

2.59.435 private share insurance

2.59.436 organizing a new credit union

2.59.437 annual reports

2.59.501 application for satellite terminal authorization

2.59.502 criteria for authorization

2.59.503 magnetic encoding and card standards

2.59.504 fees for the approval of automated teller machines

2.59.601 conditions of investment

2.59.701 application procedure for authorization to engage in the escrow business

2.59.702 change of ownership in escrow business

2.59.703 examination of escrow business

2.59.704 escrow business bonding

2.59.705 adoption of standardized forms and procedures of the nmls

2.59.706 transition

2.59.707 license renewals

2.59.708 initial license application through nmls

2.59.709 amendments

2.59.710 license surrender

2.59.711 fees

2.59.712 reinstatement of expired licenses

2.59.713 annual financial statement and escrow activities report and due date

2.59.801 authority, purpose and scope: definitions

2.59.802 annual regulation fees

2.59.803 examinations

2.59.804 criteria for know-your-customer policy

2.59.805 criteria for anti-money laundering compliance

2.59.806 quarterly and annual reports

2.59.807 suspicious activity reports

2.59.808 other reports required

2.59.901 change of location

2.59.902 definitions

2.59.903 loan production office

2.59.904 branch banks

2.59.905 montana banks branching outside montana

2.59.906 banks organized outside of montana branching into montana

2.59.907 closing or relocating a branch bank

2.59.908 temporary emergency closure of branch

2.59.909 emergency closure of branch

2.59.910 loan production office activities

2.59.1001 merger application

2.59.1002 merger application procedures

2.59.1101 application procedure for approval to establish a new branch bank

2.59.1102 review procedure for applications for approval to establish a new branch bank

2.59.1103 procedure following approval of an application to establish a new branch bank

2.59.1201 adoption of standardized forms and procedures of the nmls

2.59.1202 transition

2.59.1203 license renewals

2.59.1204 initial license application through nmls

2.59.1205 amendments

2.59.1206 license surrender

2.59.1207 fees

2.59.1208 reinstatement of expired licenses

2.59.1401 definitions

2.59.1402 licensing and application requirements - exceptions

2.59.1403 title loan designation

2.59.1404 notification to the department

2.59.1405 ownership change

2.59.1406 examination of title lenders

2.59.1407 rescinded loans

2.59.1408 failure to correct deficiencies

2.59.1409 duration of loans – interest

2.59.1410 extensions - reduction of principal

2.59.1411 department's cost of administrative action

2.59.1412 examination fees

2.59.1413 reports

2.59.1414 schedule of charges

2.59.1415 required record keeping

2.59.1416 employees' character and fitness

2.59.1417 procedural rules for hearings and discovery

2.59.1418 sale of repossessed property

2.59.1419 unfair practice

2.59.1501 definitions

2.59.1502 application procedure required to engage in deposit lending

2.59.1503 unencumbered assets as additional surety

2.59.1504 ownership change in the deferred deposit lender

2.59.1505 examination of deferred deposit lenders

2.59.1506 procedural rules for hearings and discovery

2.59.1507 reports

2.59.1508 schedule of charges

2.59.1510 employees' character and fitness

2.59.1512 electronic deductions

2.59.1513 income verification

2.59.1514 department approval of loan agreement form

2.59.1515 adoption of standardized forms and procedures of the nmls

2.59.1516 license renewals

2.59.1517 initial license application through nmls

2.59.1518 amendments

2.59.1519 license surrender

2.59.1520 fees

2.59.1521 reinstatement of expired licenses

2.59.1522 adoption of annual reporting form and due date

2.59.1601 u.s. treasury and u.s. government agency issues

2.59.1602 other approved quasi-government securities

2.59.1603 state, county, and municipal issues

2.59.1604 corporate bonds

2.59.1605 mutual funds

2.59.1606 other approved investments

2.59.1607 debt securities for debts previously contracted

2.59.1701 definitions

2.59.1702 proof of experience

2.59.1703 transfer of loan originator license

2.59.1704 license renewal

2.59.1705 continuing education provider requirements

2.59.1706 surety bond

2.59.1707 revocation, suspension, or surrender of license

2.59.1708 table funding requires licensure

2.59.1709 complaint process

2.59.1710 records to be maintained by mortgage brokers

2.59.1711 continuing education

2.59.1712 designated managers

2.59.1713 examinations

2.59.1714 failure to correct deficiencies

2.59.1715 grounds for the denial of an application

2.59.1716 costs in bringing the administrative action

2.59.1717 scheme to defraud or mislead

2.59.1718 license renewals for mortgage lenders licensed as of july 1, 2009 - temporary licenses

2.59.1719 new applicants for a mortgage loan originator license - temporary licenses

2.59.1720 new applicants for a mortgage broker or mortgage lender license - temporary licenses

2.59.1721 net worth requirement for mortgage brokers

2.59.1722 unacceptable assets

2.59.1723 proof of net worth

2.59.1724 records to be maintained by mortgage lenders

2.59.1725 licensing exemptions and voluntary registration by exempt entities with the nationwide mortgage licensing system (nmls)

2.59.1726 request for correction or amendment of department-generated record in the nmls

2.59.1727 mortgage loan originator licensing exam retakes

2.59.1728 adoption of standardized forms and procedures of the nmls

2.59.1729 transition and initial license application through nmls – license renewals – fees

2.59.1730 confidentiality – agreements and sharing arrangements

2.59.1731 reinstatement of expired or suspended licenses

2.59.1732 mortgage call reports

2.59.1733 expungement of felony record

2.59.1734 availability of exemptions to entities and individuals

2.59.1735 determining the amount of surety bond for a new mortgage broker or mortgage lender

2.59.1736 deadline for conditionally licensed mortgage loan originators to complete the montana exam

2.59.1737 montana mortgage loan origination disclosure form

2.59.1738 renewal fees

2.59.1739 application of financial standards

2.59.1740 standards for determining financial responsibility

2.59.1741 procedures for determining financial responsibility

2.59.1742 reviewing adverse credit history and other information

2.59.1743 reporting forms for mortgage servicers

2.59.1744 records to be maintained by mortgage servicers

2.59.1745 deadline for renewal applications

2.59.1746 record maintenance, storage, transfer, and destruction

2.59.1747 responsible party for records

2.59.1748 montana-specific escrow fund

2.59.1749 written exemption form for requesting a mortgage licensing exemption

2.59.1750 clarification of definition

2.59.1751 certificate of bona fide not-for-profit entity

2.59.1752 state-specific prelicensing education

2.59.1753 applications for initial license near year-end; when application for initial license may be deemed abandoned

2.59.1754 clarification of definition of "regularly engage"

2.59.1755 definition of "alter" for mortgage licensees

2.59.1756 government sponsored enterprises

2.59.1757 designated manager supervisory requirements

2.59.1758 false, deceptive, or misleading advertising

2.59.1759 internet or electronic advertising

2.59.1760 examination fees

2.59.1761 activities requiring a license

2.59.1801 mortgage lender surety bond

2.59.1802 branch office licensing

2.59.1803 supervision of offices and loan officers

2.59.1804 responsibility for acts of agents

2.59.1805 waiver of in-state office requirement

2.59.1901 examination fees

2.59.2001 application procedure for a certificate of authorization for a state-chartered mutual association

2.59.2002 persuasive showing of reasonable public necessity and demand

2.59.2003 management of proposed mutual association

2.59.2004 capital adequacy of proposed new mutual associations

2.59.2005 mutual associations - fdic insurance required

2.59.2006 pro forma statement

2.59.2009 conversion of a national mutual association to a state mutual association

2.59.2010 fee for conversion of a national mutual association to a state mutual association

2.59.2013 semiannual assessment

2.59.2014 adoption of examination procedure

2.59.2017 merger application

2.59.2018 merger application procedures

2.59.2021 mutual associations - direct leasing of personal property

2.59.2022 retention of mutual association records

2.59.2023 form to report directors and officers

2.59.2026 definitions

2.59.2027 application procedure for approval to establish a new branch

2.59.2028 review procedure for applications for approval to establish a new branch

2.59.2029 procedure following approval of an application to establish a new branch

2.59.2030 branches

2.59.2031 montana mutual associations branching outside montana

2.59.2032 mutual associations organized outside of montana branching into montana

2.59.2033 closure or relocation of a branch

2.59.2034 temporary emergency closure of branch

2.59.2035 emergency closure of branch

2.59.2036 loan production office activities

2.59.2037 loan production office

2.59.2040 definitions

2.59.2041 debt cancellation and debt suspension programs – requirements

2.59.2042 required disclosures

2.59.2043 prohibited acts or practices

2.59.2044 refunds of fees upon termination or prepayment of covered loan

2.59.2045 method of payment of fees

2.59.2046 affirmative election to purchase and acknowledgment of receipt of disclosures

2.59.2047 disclosure forms

2.59.2048 guaranteed asset protection (gap) feature

2.59.2051 nonconforming loans and extensions of credit

2.59.2052 u.s. treasury and u.s. government agency issues

2.59.2053 other approved quasi-government securities

2.59.2054 state, county, and municipal issues

2.59.2055 corporate bonds

2.59.2056 mutual funds

2.59.2057 other approved investments

2.59.2058 debt securities for debts previously contracted

2.59.2061 definitions

2.59.2062 legal lending limit

2.59.2063 combinations or guarantees

2.59.2064 direct benefit

2.59.2065 common enterprise

2.59.2066 exclusions

2.59.2069 credit exposure arising from derivatives and securities financing transactions

2.59.2101 definitions

2.59.2102 out-of-state state-chartered bank or national bank seeking to exercise fiduciary powers in montana

2.59.2103 out-of-state nonbank trust companies seeking to exercise fiduciary powers in montana

2.60 - state banking board

2.60.101 organization of board

2.60.201 procedural rules

2.60.202 investigation responsibility

2.60.203 application procedure for a certificate of authorization for a state-chartered bank

2.60.204 procedural rules for discovery and hearing

2.60.301 persuasive showing of reasonable public necessity and demand

2.60.302 management of proposed bank

2.60.303 capital adequacy of proposed new banks

2.60.304 banks - fdic insurance required

2.60.305 pro forma statement

2.60.401 adoption of form for notice to public of bank branch closure or relocation

2.60.501 state bank organized for purpose of assuming deposit liability of any closed bank

2.60.801 authority, purpose and scope: definitions

2.60.802 application procedure for a charter

2.60.803 evidence of good character and prospective compliance with federal law

2.60.804 business plan and pro forma statement

2.60.805 capital adequacy

2.60.806 applicants that are subsidiaries of foreign banks

2.60.807 notice of hearings

2.60.808 grounds for denial

2.60.809 procedural rules for determinations: approval conditions

2.60.810 annual fees

2.60.811 procedural rules for discovery and hearings

2.60.901 state bank organized for purpose of being a shell bank

2.60.902 application procedures

2.60.903 application to form an interim bank

2.60.904 decision of state banking board; incorporation

2.60.905 powers of interim bank before merger

2.60.906 proof of merger: revocation of certificate of authorization

2.60.907 fees

2.63 - montana state lottery commission

2.63.101 organizational rule

2.63.201 procedural rules

2.63.202 citizen participation

2.63.203 definitions

2.63.204 general provisions

2.63.401 sales agent places of sale

2.63.402 sales agent residency

2.63.403 sales agent applications and fees

2.63.404 sales agent required rule reading

2.63.405 sales agent electronic funds transfer and accounting

2.63.406 sales agent bonding

2.63.407 sales agent commission

2.63.408 retailer duties

2.63.409 acceptable forms of payment

2.63.410 age verification

2.63.601 license application fee

2.63.602 provisional license

2.63.603 display of license, notices, and restrictions

2.63.604 license locations

2.63.605 expiration of license

2.63.606 duplicate licenses

2.63.607 business changes

2.63.608 assignment or transfer of license prohibited

2.63.609 change of location

2.63.610 license renewal

2.63.611 revocation or suspension of license

2.63.612 temporary licenses

2.63.613 endorsement

2.63.801 electronic funds transfer

2.63.1001 sale of scratch tickets

2.63.1002 lottery ticket price

2.63.1003 instant ticket marking

2.63.1004 lottery tickets - sales agent

2.63.1005 notification of lost, damaged, or stolen tickets or equipment and investigative cooperation

2.63.1006 scratch ticket returns

2.63.1007 sales staff incentive plan

2.63.1201 prizes

2.63.1202 lottery ticket winner redemptions

2.63.1301 sports wagering accounts

2.63.1304 self-exclusion program

2.63.1305 responsible gaming

2.65 - burial preservation board

2.65.101 organizational rule

2.65.102 protection of site

2.65.103 notice and reporting requirements

2.65.104 field review

2.65.105 removal of remains or burial materials

2.65.106 disposition of remains and burial materials

2.65.107 permits for scientific analysis

2.65.108 reports and burial registry

2.65.201 model procedural rules

2.65.301 protection of site

2.65.302 notice and reporting requirements

2.65.303 field review

2.65.304 removal of remains or burial materials

2.65.305 disposition of remains and burial materials

2.65.306 permits for scientific analysis

2.65.307 reports and burial registry

2.65.401 scope of rules

2.65.402 definitions

2.65.403 petition to add a tribe

2.65.404 contents of a claim for repatriation

2.65.405 criteria for determining lineal descent and cultural affiliation when reviewing a repatriation claim

2.65.406 delay of repatriation for scientific study

2.67 - board of county printing

2.67.101 organization of board

2.67.201 incorporation of model rules

2.67.301 powers and duties of board

2.67.302 county commissioners to contract for county legal advertising

2.67.303 official maximum prices and printing standards

2.67.304 schedule of prices

2.69 - office of the state public defender

2.69.101 organization of the statewide public defender system

2.69.201 model procedural rules

2.69.202 procedures for the issuance of declaratory rulings

2.69.203 definitions

2.69.301 determination of indigency

2.69.601 reasonable compensation