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MT Code § 13-38-201 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 38. Political Parties|Part 2. Committee Structure|13-38-201. Election or appointment of committee representatives at primary -- vacancies -- tie votes

  13-38-201. Election or appointment of committee representatives at primary -- vacancies -- tie votes. (1) Each political party shall appoint or elect at each primary election one person of each sex to serve as committee representatives for each election precinct. The committee representatives must be residents and registered voters of the precinct.   (2) If a political party chooses to appoint precinct committee representatives, the political party shall make the appointments as provided in the party's rules.   (3) If a political party chooses to elect precinct committee representatives, the party may:   (a) administer the election itself as provided in the party's rules; or   (b) elect precinct committee representatives in a primary election, subject to 13-10-209 and subsection (4) of this section.   (4) In a primary election for a precinct committee representative:   (a) if the number of candidates nominated for a party's precinct committee representatives is less than or equal to the number of positions to be elected, the election administrator may give notice that a party's precinct committee election will not be held in that precinct;   (b) if a party precinct committee election is not held pursuant to subsection (4)(a), the election administrator shall declare elected by acclamation the candidate who filed for the position or who filed a declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate. The election administrator shall issue a certificate of election to the designated party.   (c) write-in votes for a precinct committee representative may be counted as specified in 13-15-206(5) only if the individual whose name is written in has filed a declaration of intent as a write-in candidate by the deadline prescribed in 13-10-211(1);   (d) in the case of a tie vote for a precinct committee representative position, the county central committee shall determine a winner.   (5) Pursuant to 13-38-101, a vacancy in a precinct committee representative position must be filled by the party governing body as provided in its rules.   History: En. Sec. 72, Ch. 368, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3401; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 367, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 88, Ch. 414, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 136, Ch. 56, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 75, Ch. 242, L. 2011; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 268, L. 2011; amd. Sec. 61, Ch. 336, L. 2013; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 420, L. 2015.
MT Code § 13-38-202 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 38. Political Parties|Part 2. Committee Structure|13-38-202. Committee representatives as party representatives -- county and city central committees

  13-38-202. Committee representatives as party representatives -- county and city central committees. (1) Each committee representative shall represent the representative's political party for the precinct in all ward or subdivision committees formed.   (2) The committee representatives in each precinct constitute the county central committee of the respective political parties.   (3) Committee representatives who reside within the limits of a city are ex officio the city central committee of their respective political parties and have the power to make their own rules not inconsistent with those of the county central committee. However, the county central committee has the power to fill vacancies in the city central committee.   (4) Each precinct committee representative serves a term of 2 years from the date of election or appointment pursuant to 13-38-201. Once the term has expired, the position becomes vacant.   (5) Vacancies in the office of precinct committee representative occur only on the death or written resignation of the incumbent or when the incumbent is no longer a resident or registered voter of the precinct. A precinct committee representative may not otherwise be removed from office. If a vacancy occurs, the remaining members of the county central committee may select a precinct resident to fill the vacancy.   History: En. Sec. 73, Ch. 368, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3402; amd. Sec. 137, Ch. 56, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 420, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 198, L. 2019.
MT Code § 13-38-203 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 38. Political Parties|Part 2. Committee Structure|13-38-203. Powers of county and city central committees -- role of state central committee where no county central committee exists

  13-38-203. Powers of county and city central committees -- role of state central committee where no county central committee exists. (1) The county and city central committee may:   (a) make rules for the government of its political party in each county not inconsistent with any of the provisions of the election laws of this state or the rules of its state political party;   (b) elect two county members of the state central committee, one of each gender, elect the members of the congressional committee, and fill all vacancies and make rules in their jurisdiction.   (2) If there is no county central committee, the state central committee shall appoint a county central committee.   History: En. Sec. 74, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 25, Ch. 365, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3403; amd. Sec. 138, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 13-38-204 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 38. Political Parties|Part 2. Committee Structure|13-38-204. Committees to fill vacancies among nominees under certain circumstances

  13-38-204. Committees to fill vacancies among nominees under certain circumstances. County and city central committees may make nominations to fill vacancies occurring among the candidates of their respective parties nominated for city or county offices by the primary election if the vacancy is caused by death, resignation, or removal from the electoral district but not otherwise.   History: En. Sec. 75, Ch. 368, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3404.
MT Code § 13-38-205 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 38. Political Parties|Part 2. Committee Structure|13-38-205. Organization and operation of committee

  13-38-205. Organization and operation of committee. (1) The committee shall meet prior to the state convention of its political party and organize by electing a presiding officer and one or more vice presiding officers. The gender of the presiding officer and the vice presiding officer may not be the same. The committee shall elect a secretary and other officers as necessary. It is not necessary for the officers to be precinct committee representatives.   (2) The committee may select managing or executive committees and authorize subcommittees to exercise all powers conferred upon the county, city, state, and congressional central committees by the election laws of this state.   (3) The presiding officer of the county central committee shall call the central committee meeting and not less than 4 days before the date of the central committee meeting shall publish the call in a newspaper published at the county seat and mail a copy of the call to each precinct committee representative. If party rules permit the use of a proxy, a proxy may not be recognized unless it is held by an elector of the precinct of the committee representative executing it.   (4) The county presiding officer of the party shall preside at the county convention. No person other than a duly elected or appointed committee representative or officer of the committee is entitled to participate in the proceedings of the committee.   (5) If a committee representative is absent, the convention may fill the vacancy by appointing some qualified elector of the party, resident in the precinct, to represent the precinct in the convention.   (6) The county convention shall elect delegates and alternate delegates to the state convention under rules of the state party. The presiding officer and secretary of the county convention shall issue and sign certificates of election of the delegates.   History: En. Sec. 76, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 216, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 26, Ch. 365, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3405; amd. Sec. 139, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 15-1-102 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 15. Taxation|Chapter 1. Tax Administration|Part 1. General Provisions|15-1-102. Person defined

  15-1-102. Person defined. As used in this title (except chapters 30 and 31), unless the context indicates otherwise, the term "person" means an individual, corporation (domestic or foreign), partnership, association, joint-stock company, or syndicate.   History: En. 84-102 by Sec. 1, Ch. 52, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 84-102.
MT Code § 15-1-103 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 15. Taxation|Chapter 1. Tax Administration|Part 1. General Provisions|15-1-103. Disposal of tax records -- procedure

  15-1-103. Disposal of tax records -- procedure. (1) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the department may dispose of tax records more than 3 years old if the records do not have any further value or as provided in subsection (3).   (2) Authorization for disposal of tax records must be made by the director of the department or authorized employees of the department. A copy of the authorization and authenticated list of the records must be maintained by the department.   (3) The department may dispose of its original tax records after those records have been reproduced in accordance with rules adopted by the secretary of state in consultation with the state records committee provided for in 2-6-1107. The department shall maintain the reproduction as the public record. The reproduction or certified copy of the reproduction may be used in place of the department's original in any court or proceeding and has the same force and effect as the department's original record.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 187, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 9, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 61, Ch. 405, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 84-724; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 206, L. 2011; amd. Sec. 40, Ch. 348, L. 2015.
MT Code § 15-1-104 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 15. Taxation|Chapter 1. Tax Administration|Part 1. General Provisions|15-1-104. Treasurers to destroy certain tax records

  15-1-104. Treasurers to destroy certain tax records. The treasurer of each county, city, or town in the state of Montana may destroy all tax records in the treasurer's possession more than 30 years old.   History: En. 84-4175.2 by Sec. 2, Ch. 286, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 84-4175.2; amd. Sec. 140, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 15-1-105 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 15. Taxation|Chapter 1. Tax Administration|Part 1. General Provisions|15-1-105. Repealed

  15-1-105. Repealed. Sec. 1, Ch. 151, L. 1995.   History: En. Sec. 198, p. 127, L. 1891; re-en. Sec. 4015, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 2733, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 2062, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 2062, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 35, Ch. 405, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 84-515; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 581, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 225, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 557, L. 1987.
MT Code § 15-1-106 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 15. Taxation|Chapter 1. Tax Administration|Part 1. General Provisions|15-1-106. Federal tax return information

  15-1-106. Federal tax return information. (1) Except as provided by section 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. 6103, and subsection (2) of this section, it is unlawful to knowingly or purposely divulge or make known in any manner any federal tax return or federal tax return information submitted on state tax returns pursuant to state law.   (2) The department shall furnish state return information to the legislative auditor, the legislative fiscal analyst pursuant to 5-12-303, and the office of budget and program planning pursuant to 17-7-111, unless the furnishing of the information requested is specifically prohibited by federal or state law. The legislative fiscal analyst and the office of budget and program planning may disclose state return information to each other. State return information includes information on or a copy of any portion of a federal return or any information from a federal return that is required to be attached or included in a state return under state law.   (3) Income tax information held by the department, the legislative auditor, the legislative fiscal analyst, and the office of budget and program planning is solely for their official use and is not a public record.   (4) A person convicted of violating this section shall be fined not to exceed $1,000 or be imprisoned in the county jail for a term not to exceed 1 year, or both. If a public officer or employee is convicted of violating this section, the person is dismissed from office or employment and may not hold any public office or public employment in the state for a period of 1 year after dismissal or, in the case of a former officer or employee, for 1 year after conviction.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 70, L. 2007.
MT Code § 15-1-107 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 15. Taxation|Chapter 1. Tax Administration|Part 1. General Provisions|15-1-107. reserved

  15-1-107 reserved.
MT Code § 15-1-109 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 15. Taxation|Chapter 1. Tax Administration|Part 1. General Provisions|15-1-109. Prohibition on tax return preparation services -- filing electronic returns

  15-1-109. Prohibition on tax return preparation services -- filing electronic returns. The department may not provide electronic individual income tax preparation services. However, the department may provide for the filing of electronic individual income tax forms that include mathematical computations of line items on the electronic forms. The department is encouraged to increase the use of electronic tax filing. This section does not affect the department's responsibilities to provide taxpayer services under 15-1-222.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 447, L. 2007.
MT Code § 15-1-110 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 15. Taxation|Chapter 1. Tax Administration|Part 1. General Provisions|15-1-110. Rulemaking authority

  15-1-110. Rulemaking authority. The department may adopt rules to administer and enforce the provisions of 15-1-108 and 15-1-109.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 447, L. 2007.
MT Code § 15-1-111 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 15. Taxation|Chapter 1. Tax Administration|Part 1. General Provisions|15-1-111. Repealed

  15-1-111. Repealed. Secs. 66(2), 68(2), Ch. 422, L. 1997.   History: En. Sec. 9, Ch. 10, Sp. L. June 1989; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 773, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 499, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 33, Ch. 27, Sp. L. November 1993; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 570, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 13, Sp. L. August 2002.
MT Code § 15-1-112 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 15. Taxation|Chapter 1. Tax Administration|Part 1. General Provisions|15-1-112. Repealed

  15-1-112. Repealed. Sec. 1, Ch. 116, L. 2011.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 570, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 25, Ch. 51, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 245, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 571, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 13, Sp. L. August 2002.
MT Code § 15-1-113 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 15. Taxation|Chapter 1. Tax Administration|Part 1. General Provisions|15-1-113. Repealed

  15-1-113. Repealed. Sec. 2, Ch. 121, L. 2007.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 500, L. 2001.
MT Code § 15-1-114 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 15. Taxation|Chapter 1. Tax Administration|Part 1. General Provisions|15-1-114. and 15-1-115 reserved

  15-1-114 and 15-1-115 reserved.
MT Code § 15-1-117 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 15. Taxation|Chapter 1. Tax Administration|Part 1. General Provisions|15-1-117. Repealed

  15-1-117. Repealed. Sec. 4, Ch. 450, L. 2005.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 200, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 477, L. 2003.
MT Code § 15-1-118 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 15. Taxation|Chapter 1. Tax Administration|Part 1. General Provisions|15-1-118. Reversal of declaration that manufactured home is real property

  15-1-118. Reversal of declaration that manufactured home is real property. (1) A manufactured home previously declared to be real property under the provisions of 15-1-116 must be considered as personal property for tax purposes if:   (a) the manufactured home is removed from its permanent foundation and running gear is attached so that it is capable of being moved over public highways; and   (b) the owner records a statement of reversal of declaration, on a form provided by the department of justice, with the county clerk and recorder of the county in which the manufactured home has been located and treated as real property.   (2) (a) In order to restore a certificate of title of a manufactured home, the owner shall file a statement of reversal of declaration as provided in subsection (3).   (b) The statement of reversal of declaration must include:   (i) the serial number of the manufactured home;   (ii) the legal description of the real property from which the manufactured home will be removed;   (iii) a description of any security interests in the manufactured home or real property from which it will be removed;   (iv) approval from all lienholders of the intent to restore the certificate of origin or certificate of title; and   (v) an acknowledgment of the owner's signature.   (3) (a) The statement of reversal of declaration must be presented to the county clerk and recorder of the county in which the manufactured home was treated as real property. The clerk and recorder shall forward a copy of the statement to the department of justice. The department of justice shall provide the owner with a restored certificate of origin or certificate of title.   (b) Within 5 days of receipt of the fee required in 61-3-203, the county treasurer shall:   (i) enter the transfer of interest on the electronic record of title;   (ii) issue the owner a transaction summary receipt; and   (iii) forward the statement of reversal of declaration to the department of justice.   (c) The county treasurer may not issue the transaction summary receipt unless all taxes, interest, and penalties on the real property have been paid.   (d) The department of justice shall provide to the owner a statement in recordable form, which the owner shall record, that the process of restoring the certificate of origin or certificate of title has been completed.   (4) A manufactured home may be physically removed from the real property on which it was located when it was treated as real property upon the owner's compliance with the provisions of subsections (1) through (3) and other applicable state law.   (5) A manufactured home that has been declared personal property in accordance with this section must be treated by the department and lending institutions in the same manner as any other residence that is classified as personal property.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 450, L. 2005.
MT Code § 15-1-119 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 15. Taxation|Chapter 1. Tax Administration|Part 1. General Provisions|15-1-119. Classification of mobile home, manufactured home, or housetrailer -- property records

  15-1-119. Classification of mobile home, manufactured home, or housetrailer -- property records. A mobile home, manufactured home, or housetrailer that is considered an improvement as defined in 15-1-101 may not be identified as a mobile home in state and local property databases or through the internet unless the distinction is required for property valuation or property tax billing purposes.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 257, L. 2019.
MT Code § 15-1-120 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 15. Taxation|Chapter 1. Tax Administration|Part 1. General Provisions|15-1-120. Policy and purpose

  15-1-120. Policy and purpose. (1) The purpose of Chapter 574, Laws of 2001, is to establish a financial partnership between state and local governments.   (2) This partnership is founded on trust and is committed to protecting and promoting the financial interests of cities, towns, counties, local schools, special districts, and state government.   (3) Local governments agree to relinquish dedicated revenue in exchange for an entitlement share of the state general fund based on a formula that responds to the performance of the Montana economy.   (4) The legislature agrees to fund the entitlement share in accordance with the provisions of 15-1-121.   History: En. Sec. 251, Ch. 574, L. 2001.
MT Code § 15-1-124 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 15. Taxation|Chapter 1. Tax Administration|Part 1. General Provisions|15-1-124. through 15-1-139 reserved

  15-1-124 through 15-1-139 reserved.
MT Code § 15-1-140 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 15. Taxation|Chapter 1. Tax Administration|Part 1. General Provisions|15-1-140. Terminated

  15-1-140. Terminated. Sec. 18, Ch. 597, L. 2003.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 597, L. 2003.
MT Code § 15-1-141 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 15. Taxation|Chapter 1. Tax Administration|Part 1. General Provisions|15-1-141. Repealed

  15-1-141. Repealed. Sec. 3, Ch. 550, L. 2005.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 597, L. 2003.
MT Code § 15-1-202 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 15. Taxation|Chapter 1. Tax Administration|Part 2. Department of Revenue|15-1-202. Enforcement of revenue laws

  15-1-202. Enforcement of revenue laws. (1) The department may direct proceedings, actions, and prosecutions to be instituted to enforce the laws relating to the penalties, liabilities, and punishment of public officials and persons or their agents for failure or neglect to comply with the provisions of the statutes, except Title 15, chapter 70, governing the revenue of the state or municipal corporations. The department shall cause complaints to be made against public officers to the proper district court for their removal from office for official misconduct or neglect of duty.   (2) The department may require county attorneys to assist in the commencement and prosecution of actions and proceedings in their respective counties for penalties, forfeitures, removals, and punishment for violations of the laws of the state in respect to the assessment of property and other revenue laws.   History: En. 84-708.1 by Sec. 53, Ch. 405, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 134, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 381, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 465, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 98, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 53, Ch. 566, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 84-708.1(6), (7); amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 623, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 22, Ch. 10, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 35, Ch. 27, Sp. L. November 1993.
MT Code § 15-1-203 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 15. Taxation|Chapter 1. Tax Administration|Part 2. Department of Revenue|15-1-203. Study of other tax systems

  15-1-203. Study of other tax systems. The department may investigate the tax systems of other states and countries and formulate and recommend legislation for the better administration of the fiscal laws so as to secure just and equal taxation and improvement in the system of taxation and the economical expenditure of public revenue in the state.   History: En. 84-708.1 by Sec. 53, Ch. 405, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 134, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 381, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 465, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 98, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 53, Ch. 566, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 84-708.1(14).
MT Code § 15-1-204 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 15. Taxation|Chapter 1. Tax Administration|Part 2. Department of Revenue|15-1-204. Consultation with governor

  15-1-204. Consultation with governor. The department shall consult and confer with the governor of the state upon the subject of taxation, the administration of the laws relating thereto, and the progress of the work of the department and furnish the governor with assistance that the governor may require.   History: En. 84-708.1 by Sec. 53, Ch. 405, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 134, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 381, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 465, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 98, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 53, Ch. 566, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 84-708.1(15); amd. Sec. 141, Ch. 56, L. 2009.