BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY

STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the amendment of ARM 24.11.203, 24.11.315, 24.11.2407, 24.16.7520, 24.16.7527, 24.35.111, 24.35.121, 24.35.131, 24.35.133, 24.35.141, 24.35.202, 24.35.205, 24.35.206, 24.35.207, 24.35.302, 24.35.303, the adoption of NEW RULES I and II, and the repeal of ARM 24.35.201 all related to independent contractor exemption certificates and employment status determinations by the department

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NOTICE OF AMENDMENT, ADOPTION, AND REPEAL

 

TO:  All Concerned Persons

 

            1.  On May 13, 2010, the Department of Labor and Industry (department) published MAR Notice No. 24-35-243 regarding the proposed amendment, adoption, and repeal of the above-stated rules at page 1139 of the 2010 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 9.

 

            2.  On June 7, 2010, the department held a public hearing in Helena at which time members of the public had an opportunity to make oral and written comments and submitted documents.  No one presented written or oral testimony at the hearing and no written comments were received by the department during the comment period.

 

            3.  The department has amended ARM 24.11.203, 24.11.315, 24.11.2407, 24.16.7520, 24.16.7527, 24.35.111, 24.35.121, 24.35.131, 24.35.133, 24.35.141, 24.35.202, 24.35.205, 24.35.206, 24.35.207, 24.35.302, and 24.35.303 exactly as proposed.

 

            4.  The department has adopted NEW RULE I (24.35.101) and New RULE II (24.35.117) as proposed.

 

            5.  The department has repealed ARM 24.35.201 as proposed.

 

 

 

/s/ MARK CADWALLADER            /s/ KEITH KELLY

Mark Cadwallader                            Keith Kelly, Commissioner

Alternate Rule Reviewer                   DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY

 

 

            Certified to the Secretary of State on July 6, 2010.