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MT Code § 42-10-104 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 42. Adoption|Chapter 10. Subsidized Adoptions|Part 1. Procedures|42-10-104. Power and duties of department

  42-10-104. Power and duties of department. (1) The department shall establish, administer, and regulate a continuing program of subsidized adoption.   (2) The department shall keep such records as are necessary to evaluate the program in terms of the number of children adopted under the program, the cost of the program, and any other pertinent information.   (3) The department may adopt rules necessary for the proper administration of this part.   History: En. 71-1809 by Sec. 4, Ch. 434, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 71-1809; Sec. 53-4-304, MCA 1989; redes. 52-2-504 by Code Commissioner, 1991; Sec. 52-2-504, MCA 1995; redes. 42-10-104 by Sec. 174, Ch. 480, L. 1997.
MT Code § 42-10-105 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 42. Adoption|Chapter 10. Subsidized Adoptions|Part 1. Procedures|42-10-105. Records to be confidential

  42-10-105. Records to be confidential. All records regarding subsidized adoption are confidential and may be disclosed only in accordance with the provisions of 42-6-101.   History: En. 71-1811 by Sec. 6, Ch. 434, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 71-1811(5); Sec. 53-4-306, MCA 1989; redes. 52-2-505 by Code Commissioner, 1991; amd. Sec. 57, Ch. 18, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 170, Ch. 480, L. 1997; Sec. 52-2-505, MCA 1995; redes. 42-10-105 by Sec. 174, Ch. 480, L. 1997.
MT Code § 42-10-106 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 42. Adoption|Chapter 10. Subsidized Adoptions|Part 1. Procedures|42-10-106. Certification as child with special needs

  42-10-106. Certification as child with special needs. (1) Whenever the conditions of 42-10-103 are found to exist and the foster parents seek to adopt the child, the child must be certified as a child with special needs.   (2) In all other cases in which the conditions of 42-10-103 are found to exist and after reasonable efforts have been made and without subsidy no appropriate adoptive family has been found for a child, the department shall certify the child as a child with special needs.   (3) If the child is the dependent of a licensed child-placing agency, that agency shall present to the department evidence of inability to place the child for adoption due to any of the conditions specified in 42-10-103. The agency shall present evidence that reasonable efforts have been made to place the child without subsidy. Upon such a showing, the department shall certify the child as a child with special needs.   History: En. 71-1810 by Sec. 5, Ch. 434, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 71-1810(1) thru (3); Sec. 53-4-307, MCA 1989; redes. 52-2-506 by Code Commissioner, 1991; Sec. 52-2-506, MCA 1995; redes. 42-10-106 by Sec. 174, Ch. 480, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 21, L. 1999.
MT Code § 42-10-107 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 42. Adoption|Chapter 10. Subsidized Adoptions|Part 1. Procedures|42-10-107. Eligibility for subsidy

  42-10-107. Eligibility for subsidy. Any family that applies for an adoption subsidy, is approved by the department or a licensed child placement agency as a suitable adoptive family, and adopts a child with special needs is eligible for subsidy regardless of the domicile or residence of the family at the time of application for adoption, placement, legal decree of adoption, or thereafter.   History: En. 71-1810 by Sec. 5, Ch. 434, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 71-1810(4); Sec. 53-4-308, MCA 1989; redes. 52-2-507 by Code Commissioner, 1991; Sec. 52-2-507, MCA 1995; redes. 42-10-107 by Sec. 174, Ch. 480, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 21, L. 1999.
MT Code § 42-10-108 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 42. Adoption|Chapter 10. Subsidized Adoptions|Part 1. Procedures|42-10-108. Subsidy agreement

  42-10-108. Subsidy agreement. (1) When parents are approved for adoption of a child certified as a child with special needs and before the final decree of adoption is issued, there must be a written agreement between the family and the department. The terms of the adoption subsidy agreement may commence with the adoption placement or at an appropriate time after the adoption decree.   (2) The subsidy agreement must continue in accordance with its terms until the child reaches majority or, in the case of a child with a mental or physical handicap, until 21 years of age. Termination or modification of the subsidy agreement may be requested by the adoptive parents or the department at any time.   History: En. 71-1811 by Sec. 6, Ch. 434, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 71-1811(1), (3); Sec. 53-4-309, MCA 1989; redes. 52-2-508 by Code Commissioner, 1991; Sec. 52-2-508, MCA 1995; redes. 42-10-108 by Sec. 174, Ch. 480, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 21, L. 1999.
MT Code § 42-10-109 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 42. Adoption|Chapter 10. Subsidized Adoptions|Part 1. Procedures|42-10-109. Amount, duration, and scope of subsidy

  42-10-109. Amount, duration, and scope of subsidy. The amount, duration, and scope of the subsidy may vary with the special needs of the child as well as the availability of other resources to meet these needs. The subsidy may be for services only or for the money payments, but in no case may the amount of the subsidy exceed:   (1) that which would be allowable for maintenance costs such as payments to cover the cost of food, clothing, shelter, daily supervision, school supplies, and a child's personal incidentals, not to exceed the foster care rate established by the department for a child under foster care; or   (2) in the case of a state medical subsidy, the reasonable fee for the services rendered, not to exceed the amount of $2,600 annually.   History: En. 71-1811 by Sec. 6, Ch. 434, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 71-1811(2); Sec. 53-4-310, MCA 1989; redes. 52-2-509 by Code Commissioner, 1991; Sec. 52-2-509, MCA 1995; redes. 42-10-109 by Sec. 174, Ch. 480, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 21, L. 1999.
MT Code § 42-10-110 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 42. Adoption|Chapter 10. Subsidized Adoptions|Part 1. Procedures|42-10-110. Repealed

  42-10-110. Repealed. Sec. 8, Ch. 21, L. 1999.   History: En. 71-1811 by Sec. 6, Ch. 434, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 71-1811(4); Sec. 53-4-311, MCA 1989; redes. 52-2-510 by Code Commissioner, 1991; Sec. 52-2-510, MCA 1995; redes. 42-10-110 by Sec. 174, Ch. 480, L. 1997.
MT Code § 42-10-111 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 42. Adoption|Chapter 10. Subsidized Adoptions|Part 1. Procedures|42-10-111. through 42-10-120 reserved

  42-10-111 through 42-10-120 reserved.
MT Code § 42-10-121 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 42. Adoption|Chapter 10. Subsidized Adoptions|Part 1. Procedures|42-10-121. Definitions

  42-10-121. Definitions. As used in 42-10-121 through 42-10-128, the following definitions apply:   (1) "Adoption assistance agreement" means an agreement for adoption assistance between adoptive parents and the state child welfare agency of the state that undertakes to provide the adoption assistance, including a subsidy agreement as provided in 42-10-108.   (2) "Adoption assistance state" means the signatory state to an adoption assistance agreement in a particular case.   (3) "Residence state" means the state of which the child is a resident by virtue of the residence of the adoptive parents.   (4) "State" means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or a territory or possession of or administered by the United States.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 274, L. 1991; Sec. 52-2-521, MCA 1995; redes. 42-10-121 by Sec. 174, Ch. 480, L. 1997.
MT Code § 42-10-122 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 42. Adoption|Chapter 10. Subsidized Adoptions|Part 1. Procedures|42-10-122. Authorization

  42-10-122. Authorization. The department of public health and human services is authorized to develop, participate in the development of, negotiate, and enter into one or more interstate compacts on behalf of this state with other states for:   (1) the protection of children on behalf of whom adoption assistance is being provided; and   (2) the provision of procedures for interstate children's adoption assistance payments, including medical payments.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 274, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 345, Ch. 546, L. 1995; Sec. 52-2-522, MCA 1995; redes. 42-10-122 by Sec. 174, Ch. 480, L. 1997.
MT Code § 42-10-123 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 42. Adoption|Chapter 10. Subsidized Adoptions|Part 1. Procedures|42-10-123. Federal participation

  42-10-123. Federal participation. Consistent with federal law, the department of public health and human services, in connection with the administration of services provided and compacts entered into under authority of 42-10-121 through 42-10-128, shall apply for and administer all federal aid for adoption assistance and medical assistance costs in any state plan made pursuant to the Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980 (Public Law 96-272), Titles IV (e) and XIX of the Social Security Act, or any other applicable federal laws.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 274, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 346, Ch. 546, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 230, Ch. 42, L. 1997; Sec. 52-2-523, MCA 1995; redes. 42-10-123 by Sec. 174, Ch. 480, L. 1997.
MT Code § 42-10-124 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 42. Adoption|Chapter 10. Subsidized Adoptions|Part 1. Procedures|42-10-124. Effect of compacts

  42-10-124. Effect of compacts. A compact entered into under 42-10-121 through 42-10-128 has the force and effect of law.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 274, L. 1991; Sec. 52-2-524, MCA 1995; redes. 42-10-124 by Sec. 174, Ch. 480, L. 1997.
MT Code § 42-10-125 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 42. Adoption|Chapter 10. Subsidized Adoptions|Part 1. Procedures|42-10-125. Compacts -- required contents

  42-10-125. Compacts -- required contents. A compact under 42-10-121 through 42-10-128 must contain:   (1) a provision making it available for joinder by all states;   (2) a provision or provisions for withdrawal from the compact upon written notice to the parties, but with a period of 1 year between the date of the notice and the effective date of the withdrawal;   (3) a provision requiring that the protections afforded by or pursuant to the compact continue in force for the duration of the adoption assistance and be applicable to all children and their adoptive parents who on the effective date of the withdrawal are receiving adoption assistance from a party state other than the one in which they are resident and have their principal place of abode;   (4) a provision requiring that each:   (a) instance of adoption assistance to which the compact applies be covered by an adoption assistance agreement in writing between the adoptive parents and the state child welfare agency of the state that undertakes to provide the adoption assistance; and   (b) agreement be expressly for the benefit of the adopted child and enforceable by the adoptive parents and the state agency providing the adoption assistance; and   (5) other provisions as may be appropriate to implement the proper administration of the compact.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 274, L. 1991; Sec. 52-2-525, MCA 1995; redes. 42-10-125 by Sec. 174, Ch. 480, L. 1997.
MT Code § 42-10-126 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 42. Adoption|Chapter 10. Subsidized Adoptions|Part 1. Procedures|42-10-126. Compacts -- optional contents

  42-10-126. Compacts -- optional contents. A compact under 42-10-121 through 42-10-128 may contain:   (1) provisions establishing procedures and entitlement to medical, developmental, or other social services for the adopted child in accordance with applicable laws, even though the child and the adoptive parents are in a state other than the one responsible for or providing the services or the funds to defray part or all of the costs of the services; and   (2) other provisions as may be appropriate or incidental to the proper administration of the compact.   History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 274, L. 1991; Sec. 52-2-526, MCA 1995; redes. 42-10-126 by Sec. 174, Ch. 480, L. 1997.
MT Code § 42-10-127 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 42. Adoption|Chapter 10. Subsidized Adoptions|Part 1. Procedures|42-10-127. Medical benefits -- rules

  42-10-127. Medical benefits -- rules. (1) The provisions of this section apply only when the compact entered by this state and the other state under 42-10-121 through 42-10-128 provides that the adoption assistance state, whether it be this state or the other state, shall continue medical assistance to children in accordance with the adoption assistance agreements made by the adoption assistance state after the children have changed their residence to this state or to the other state. All other children entitled to medical assistance in this state are eligible to receive it in accordance with the applicable laws and procedures.   (2) A child with special needs residing in this state who is the subject of an adoption assistance agreement with another state is entitled to receive medical assistance identification from this state upon the filing in the office of the department of public health and human services located in the county of the child's residence a copy of the adoption assistance agreement. Medical assistance identification gained pursuant to this section entitles the holder to processing and payment on claims of the holder in the same manner and pursuant to the same conditions and procedures as other recipients of medical assistance.   (3) The department of public health and human services shall provide coverage and benefits for a child who is in another state who is covered by an adoption assistance agreement entered into in this state for coverage or benefits, if any, provided for under the adoption assistance agreement made in this state but not provided by the residence state. The adoptive parents acting for the child may submit evidence of payment for services or benefit amounts not payable in the residence state and must be reimbursed for the services. However, there may not be reimbursement for services or benefit amounts covered under any insurance or other third-party medical contract or arrangement held by the child or the adoptive parents. The department of public health and human services shall adopt rules implementing this subsection. The additional coverage and benefit amounts provided by this subsection are for services for which there is no federal contribution or for which, if federally aided, contributions are not provided by the residence state. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection must include procedures to be followed for obtaining prior approval for services covered by this subsection when prior approval is required.   History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 274, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 347, Ch. 546, L. 1995; Sec. 52-2-527, MCA 1995; redes. 42-10-127 by Sec. 174, Ch. 480, L. 1997.
MT Code § 42-10-128 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 42. Adoption|Chapter 10. Subsidized Adoptions|Part 1. Procedures|42-10-128. Fraudulent obtaining of public assistance

  42-10-128. Fraudulent obtaining of public assistance. The provisions of 53-2-107 on fraudulently obtaining public assistance apply to coverage and benefits that may be obtained under 42-10-121 through 42-10-128.   History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 274, L. 1991; Sec. 52-2-528, MCA 1995; redes. 42-10-128 by Sec. 174, Ch. 480, L. 1997.
MT Code § 44-1-101 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 44. Law Enforcement|Chapter 1. Highway Patrol|Part 1. General Provisions|44-1-101. Creation of highway patrol

  44-1-101. Creation of highway patrol. There is hereby created a "Montana highway patrol" under the control and supervision of the department of justice.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 199, L. 1943; R.C.M. 1947, 31-101; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985.
MT Code § 44-1-102 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 44. Law Enforcement|Chapter 1. Highway Patrol|Part 1. General Provisions|44-1-102. General duties of department of justice

  44-1-102. General duties of department of justice. The department of justice shall provide for clerical help, for the maintenance of the patrol, and for the employment and supervision of the patrol in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 55, L. 1945; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 245, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 31-103(part); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985.
MT Code § 44-1-103 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 44. Law Enforcement|Chapter 1. Highway Patrol|Part 1. General Provisions|44-1-103. Authority to make rules

  44-1-103. Authority to make rules. The department of justice may make, promulgate, and amend rules which prescribe procedures and practice requirements of the Montana highway patrol.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 55, L. 1945; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 245, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 31-103(part); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985.
MT Code § 44-1-104 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 44. Law Enforcement|Chapter 1. Highway Patrol|Part 1. General Provisions|44-1-104. Duty to furnish governor with transportation

  44-1-104. Duty to furnish governor with transportation. The department of justice shall furnish the governor with automobile transportation upon the governor's request, provided that the transportation must be limited to travel and transportation of the governor while on official business of the state.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 55, L. 1945; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 245, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 31-103(part); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 1603, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 44-1-105 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 44. Law Enforcement|Chapter 1. Highway Patrol|Part 1. General Provisions|44-1-105. Department of justice to furnish equipment

  44-1-105. Department of justice to furnish equipment. The department of justice shall furnish patrol officers with automobiles equipped and fitted with a distinctive siren and a particularly designated light for use at night. The department shall furnish all patrol officers with uniforms and equipment necessary for the performance of their respective duties, with the approval of the captain of their respective districts. Any such equipment and uniforms shall remain the property of the state of Montana.   History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 31, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 31-106(part); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1989.
MT Code § 44-1-106 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 44. Law Enforcement|Chapter 1. Highway Patrol|Part 1. General Provisions|44-1-106. Authority of department of justice to dispose of equipment

  44-1-106. Authority of department of justice to dispose of equipment. The department of justice shall have authority to destroy, sell, or dispose of any and all obsolete equipment, uniforms, or parts of obsolete equipment or uniforms. Any money received from the sale of these items must be deposited into the state treasury in the fund and to the credit of the accounting entity from which it was originally purchased.   History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 31, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 31-106(part); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 529, L. 1991.
MT Code § 44-1-107 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 44. Law Enforcement|Chapter 1. Highway Patrol|Part 1. General Provisions|44-1-107. through 44-1-109 reserved

  44-1-107 through 44-1-109 reserved.
MT Code § 44-1-110 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 44. Law Enforcement|Chapter 1. Highway Patrol|Part 1. General Provisions|44-1-110. Highway patrol administration state special revenue account

  44-1-110. Highway patrol administration state special revenue account. (1) There is an account in the state special revenue fund established by 17-2-102 to be known as the highway patrol administration account.   (2) Funds directed to the account by 15-70-403(2)(b) and (3)(b) must be deposited in the account.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 384, L. 2017; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 416, L. 2017.
MT Code § 44-1-201 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 44. Law Enforcement|Chapter 1. Highway Patrol|Part 2. Highway Patrol Chief|44-1-201. Appointment and tenure

  44-1-201. Appointment and tenure. The attorney general shall select a highway patrol chief who must have the rank of colonel and shall hold office until the appointment has terminated for cause, as set forth in parts 7 through 9 of this chapter.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 102, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 173, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 439, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 343, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-104(part); amd. Sec. 1604, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 44-1-202 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 44. Law Enforcement|Chapter 1. Highway Patrol|Part 2. Highway Patrol Chief|44-1-202. Qualifications

  44-1-202. Qualifications. The person named as chief shall have been a continuous resident of Montana for at least 5 years.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 102, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 173, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 439, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 343, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-104(part).
MT Code § 44-1-203 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 44. Law Enforcement|Chapter 1. Highway Patrol|Part 2. Highway Patrol Chief|44-1-203. Salary and expenses

  44-1-203. Salary and expenses. The chief shall receive a salary fixed by the attorney general within the limits of the legislative appropriation for such purpose and travel expenses, as provided for in 2-18-501 through 2-18-503.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 102, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 173, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 439, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 343, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-104(part).
MT Code § 44-1-301 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 44. Law Enforcement|Chapter 1. Highway Patrol|Part 3. Powers and Duties of Chief Relating to Patrol Officers|44-1-301. General supervisory powers

  44-1-301. General supervisory powers. The chief shall have direct control and supervision of all patrol officers, subject to the approval of the attorney general.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 102, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 173, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 439, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 343, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-104(part); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 146, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1989.
MT Code § 44-1-302 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 44. Law Enforcement|Chapter 1. Highway Patrol|Part 3. Powers and Duties of Chief Relating to Patrol Officers|44-1-302. Powers relating to supervisory personnel -- quotas prohibited

  44-1-302. Powers relating to supervisory personnel -- quotas prohibited. The duties and jurisdiction of the supervisory personnel must be outlined and defined by and under the control of the chief. Quotas for investigative stops, citations, or arrests may not be established and may not be used in evaluating highway patrol officers.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 187, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 219, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 268, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 225, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 109, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 55, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 188, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 483, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 343, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-105(part); amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 146, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 244, L. 2007.