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MT Code § 2-1-212 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 1. Sovereignty and Jurisdiction|Part 2. Cession and Retrocession of Jurisdiction|2-1-212. Acceptance of concurrent jurisdiction over veterans center

  2-1-212. Acceptance of concurrent jurisdiction over veterans center. The state of Montana hereby accepts the cession of concurrent jurisdiction with the United States over the real property comprising the veterans center, Fort Harrison, Montana, as ceded by Public Law 91-45, 88 Stat. 48, which was approved July 19, 1969, and made effective upon acceptance of the cession by the state of Montana.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 157, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 83-114; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 10, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 42, L. 1997.
MT Code § 2-1-213 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 1. Sovereignty and Jurisdiction|Part 2. Cession and Retrocession of Jurisdiction|2-1-213. Acceptance of concurrent jurisdiction over Big Hole national battlefield

  2-1-213. Acceptance of concurrent jurisdiction over Big Hole national battlefield. The state of Montana accepts the retrocession in Public Law 88-24, which was approved May 17, 1963, and made effective upon acceptance of the retrocession by the state of Montana of such jurisdiction as had been ceded by this state to the United States over the lands within the boundaries of the Big Hole national battlefield. This state recognizes the reservation in the United States of concurrent legislative jurisdiction over such lands.   History: En. 83-115 by Sec. 1, Ch. 125, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 83-115.
MT Code § 2-1-214 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 1. Sovereignty and Jurisdiction|Part 2. Cession and Retrocession of Jurisdiction|2-1-214. Concurrent jurisdiction of the United States over certain lands dedicated to national park purposes

  2-1-214. Concurrent jurisdiction of the United States over certain lands dedicated to national park purposes. (1) Concurrent jurisdiction over crimes and offenses under the laws of the state is ceded to the United States over and within all the lands dedicated to national park purposes in the following tracts:   (a) Big Horn Canyon;   (b) Grant-Kohrs national historic site;   (c) Big Hole national battlefield; and   (d) Fort Union trading post.   (2) The concurrent jurisdiction ceded by subsection (1) is vested upon acceptance by the United States by and through its appropriate officials and shall continue so long as the lands within the designated areas are dedicated to park purposes.   History: En Sec. 1, Ch. 302, L. 1979.
MT Code § 2-1-215 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 1. Sovereignty and Jurisdiction|Part 2. Cession and Retrocession of Jurisdiction|2-1-215. Acceptance of jurisdiction over federal lands

  2-1-215. Acceptance of jurisdiction over federal lands. The consent of the state is hereby given to the retrocession of jurisdiction, either partially or wholly, by the United States of America over lands owned by the United States of America within the boundaries of Montana that are used for national park purposes. The governor is authorized to accept for the state retrocession of jurisdiction.   History: En Sec. 2, Ch. 302, L. 1979.
MT Code § 2-1-216 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 1. Sovereignty and Jurisdiction|Part 2. Cession and Retrocession of Jurisdiction|2-1-216. Filing of acceptance of jurisdiction over federal lands

  2-1-216. Filing of acceptance of jurisdiction over federal lands. (1) When the state receives written notification from the authorized official or agent of the United States of America that the United States desires or is willing to relinquish to the state jurisdiction, or a portion thereof, over certain lands owned by the United States within Montana that are used for national park purposes, the governor may accept relinquishment.   (2) After acceptance and approval by the governor, retrocession of jurisdiction becomes effective upon filing of the original acceptance with the secretary of state of Montana.   History: En Sec. 3, Ch. 302, L. 1979.
MT Code § 2-1-301 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 1. Sovereignty and Jurisdiction|Part 3. Jurisdiction on Indian Lands and Indian Culture|2-1-301. Assumption of criminal jurisdiction of Flathead Indian country -- county reimbursement

  2-1-301. (Temporary) Assumption of criminal jurisdiction of Flathead Indian country -- county reimbursement. (1) The state of Montana hereby obligates and binds itself to assume, as provided in this section, criminal jurisdiction over Indians and Indian territory of the Flathead Indian reservation and country within the state in accordance with the consent of the United States given by the act of August 15, 1953 (Public Law 280, 83rd congress, 1st session).  (2) Unless the Confederated Salish and Kootenai tribes or Lake County withdraws consent to enforcement pursuant to 2-1-306, the state shall reimburse Lake County for assuming criminal jurisdiction under this section annually to the extent funds are appropriated by the legislature. The annual amount of reimbursement must be adjusted each year based on the consumer price index. (Terminates June 30, 2027--sec. 5, Ch. 556, L. 2021.)   2-1-301. (Effective July 1, 2027) Assumption of criminal jurisdiction of Flathead Indian country. The state of Montana hereby obligates and binds itself to assume, as herein provided, criminal jurisdiction over Indians and Indian territory of the Flathead Indian reservation and country within the state in accordance with the consent of the United States given by the act of August 15, 1953 (Public Law 280, 83rd congress, 1st session).  History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 81, L. 1963; R.C.M. 1947, 83-801; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 556, L. 2021.
MT Code § 2-1-302 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 1. Sovereignty and Jurisdiction|Part 3. Jurisdiction on Indian Lands and Indian Culture|2-1-302. Resolution of Indian tribes requesting state jurisdiction -- governor's proclamation -- consent of county commissioners

  2-1-302. Resolution of Indian tribes requesting state jurisdiction -- governor's proclamation -- consent of county commissioners. (1) Whenever the governor of this state receives from the tribal council or other governing body of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Indian tribes or any other community, band, or group of Indians in this state, a resolution expressing its desire that its people and lands be subject to the criminal or civil jurisdiction, or both, of the state to the extent authorized by federal law and regulation, the governor shall issue within 60 days a proclamation to the effect that the specified jurisdiction applies to those Indians and their territory or reservation in accordance with the provisions of this part.   (2) The governor may not issue the proclamation until the resolution has been approved in the manner provided for by the charter, constitution, or other fundamental law of the tribe, if the document provides for approval, and there has been first obtained the consent of the board of county commissioners of each county that encompasses any portion of the reservation of the tribe.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 81, L. 1963; R.C.M. 1947, 83-802; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 184, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 34, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
MT Code § 2-1-303 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 1. Sovereignty and Jurisdiction|Part 3. Jurisdiction on Indian Lands and Indian Culture|2-1-303. Date of assumption of jurisdiction -- application of state law in Indian country

  2-1-303. Date of assumption of jurisdiction -- application of state law in Indian country. Sixty days from the date of issuance of the proclamation of the governor as provided for by 2-1-302, the state of Montana shall assume jurisdiction over offenses committed by or against Indians in the lands prescribed in the proclamation to the same extent that this state has jurisdiction over offenses committed elsewhere within this state. The criminal and/or civil laws of this state shall have the same force and effect within such lands as they have elsewhere within this state.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 81, L. 1963; R.C.M. 1947, 83-803.
MT Code § 2-1-304 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 1. Sovereignty and Jurisdiction|Part 3. Jurisdiction on Indian Lands and Indian Culture|2-1-304. Rights, privileges, and immunities reserved to Indians

  2-1-304. Rights, privileges, and immunities reserved to Indians. Nothing in this part shall:   (1) authorize the alienation, encumbrance, or taxation of any real or personal property, including water rights, belonging to any Indian or any Indian tribe, band, or community that is held in trust by the United States;   (2) authorize regulation of the use of such property in a manner inconsistent with any federal treaty, agreement, or statute or with any regulation made pursuant thereto;   (3) confer jurisdiction upon the state of Montana to adjudicate, in probate proceedings or otherwise, the ownership or right to possession of such property or any interest therein; or   (4) deprive any Indian or any Indian tribe, band, or community of any right, privilege, or immunity afforded under federal treaty, agreement, statute, or executive order with respect to hunting, trapping, fishing, or the control, licensing, or regulation thereof.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 81, L. 1963; R.C.M. 1947, 83-804.
MT Code § 2-1-305 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 1. Sovereignty and Jurisdiction|Part 3. Jurisdiction on Indian Lands and Indian Culture|2-1-305. Indian culture protected

  2-1-305. Indian culture protected. Nothing in this part shall deprive the Indian tribe, band, or community from carrying on its age-old tribal dances, feasting, or customary Indian celebrations or in any way try to destroy the Indian culture.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 81, L. 1963; R.C.M. 1947, 83-805.
MT Code § 2-1-307 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 1. Sovereignty and Jurisdiction|Part 3. Jurisdiction on Indian Lands and Indian Culture|2-1-307. Service of process

  2-1-307. Service of process. All legal process of the state, both civil and criminal, may be served upon persons and property found on any Indian reservation in all cases where the United States has not exclusive jurisdiction.   History: En. Sec. 41, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 22, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 21, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 21, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 83-103(part).
MT Code § 2-1-308 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 1. Sovereignty and Jurisdiction|Part 3. Jurisdiction on Indian Lands and Indian Culture|2-1-308. through 2-1-314 reserved

  2-1-308 through 2-1-314 reserved.
MT Code § 2-1-315 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 1. Sovereignty and Jurisdiction|Part 3. Jurisdiction on Indian Lands and Indian Culture|2-1-315. Tribal regalia and objects of cultural significance -- allowed at public events

  2-1-315. Tribal regalia and objects of cultural significance -- allowed at public events. (1) The purpose of this section is to help further the state's recognition of the distinct and unique cultural heritage of the American Indians and the state's commitment to preserving the American Indians' cultural integrity as provided in Article X, section 1(2), of the Montana constitution.   (2) A state agency or a local government may not prohibit an individual from wearing traditional tribal regalia or objects of cultural significance at a public event.   (3) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:   (a) "Individual" means a human being regardless of age.   (b) "Local government" has the meaning provided in 2-2-102.   (c) "Public event" means an event held or sponsored by a state agency or a local government, including but not limited to an award ceremony, a graduation ceremony, or a public meeting.   (d) "State agency" has the meaning provided in 1-2-116.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 229, L. 2017.
MT Code § 2-1-401 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 1. Sovereignty and Jurisdiction|Part 4. Federal Mandates Act|2-1-401. Short title

  2-1-401. Short title. This part may be cited as the "Federal Mandates Act".   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 385, L. 1995.
MT Code § 2-1-403 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 1. Sovereignty and Jurisdiction|Part 4. Federal Mandates Act|2-1-403. Definitions

  2-1-403. Definitions. As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions apply:   (1) "Federal statute" means a federal statute that is in accord with the United States constitution and that imposes mandates on state or local governments.   (2) "Legislative council" means the statutory committee established in 5-11-101.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 385, L. 1995.
MT Code § 2-1-404 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 1. Sovereignty and Jurisdiction|Part 4. Federal Mandates Act|2-1-404. State programs to implement federal statutes

  2-1-404. State programs to implement federal statutes. (1) A state official or employee charged with the duty of implementing a federal statute shall implement the law as required by the federal statute in good faith and with a critical view toward the provisions of any federal regulation, guideline, or policy in order to identify those provisions of any federal regulation, guideline, or policy that are inconsistent with Montana policy or do not advance Montana policy in a cost-effective manner.   (2) An executive branch agency of state government that is authorized to develop a state program to respond to any mandates contained in a federal statute shall develop the state program and promulgate any necessary rules, using the following criteria:   (a) State programs should be developed by the state agency to meet the requirements of federal statutes in good faith and with a critical view toward any federal regulations, guidelines, or policies.   (b) State programs should be developed with due consideration of the financial restraints of local governments, the citizens of Montana, and the state, including the limitation imposed by Article VIII, section 9, of the Montana constitution.   (c) A state program that implements the goals of the federal statute should provide for the most efficient method possible, with careful consideration given to the cost of the program and the impact of the program on local governments and Montana citizens and on the long-range public health, safety, and welfare of citizens of the state.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 385, L. 1995.
MT Code § 2-1-405 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 1. Sovereignty and Jurisdiction|Part 4. Federal Mandates Act|2-1-405. Requirement for budget recommendation -- reporting on federal mandates -- savings

  2-1-405. Requirement for budget recommendation -- reporting on federal mandates -- savings. Prior to recommending to the legislature a budget for a state agency that is charged with implementing federal mandates, the governor shall require that the state agency provide information regarding any monetary savings for the state and any reduction in regulatory burdens on local governments and on the public that could be or have been achieved through the development of state policies that meet the intent of applicable federal statutes but do not necessarily follow all applicable federal regulations, guidelines, or policies. The state agency shall also provide advice to the governor regarding any changes in state statutes that are necessary to provide the state agency the authority to implement state policies in such a way as to create additional savings or greater reductions in regulatory burdens. The governor shall review and compile the information received from state agencies pursuant to this section and shall include recommendations in the governor's budget based upon the information.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 385, L. 1995.
MT Code § 2-1-406 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 1. Sovereignty and Jurisdiction|Part 4. Federal Mandates Act|2-1-406. Information regarding federal mandates

  2-1-406. Information regarding federal mandates. (1) The information prepared pursuant to 2-1-405 must be received by the governor prior to the governor's preparation of the state budget for the ensuing biennium. The governor may prepare additional requests for information to follow up and obtain further details regarding the initial responses that were received.   (2) In considering the legality or cost-effectiveness of a federal mandate, federal statute, or state program, the governor may request assistance from the legislative council or its staff, but assistance is at the discretion of the legislative council.   History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 385, L. 1995.
MT Code § 2-1-407 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 1. Sovereignty and Jurisdiction|Part 4. Federal Mandates Act|2-1-407. Report -- recommendations

  2-1-407. Report -- recommendations. (1) The governor shall examine the information received pursuant to 2-1-405 and, based upon the information, present a report to the legislature in accordance with 5-11-210 that includes:  (a) recommendations regarding contracts that the state may enter into with specified persons or entities to conduct research, to analyze certain subjects, or to provide other services regarding federal mandates; and   (b) estimates of the cost of the federal mandate efforts submitted to the governor under the provisions of 2-1-405.   (2) If there is a finding that a federal mandate does not meet Montana's cost-effective needs, does not serve Montana public policy, or does not conform to Montana customs and culture, the governor may issue an executive order declaring the intention of Montana to not implement the mandate and may direct the attorney general to vigorously represent the state of Montana in any action that results from or that is necessary to effect the executive order.   History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 385, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 261, L. 2021.
MT Code § 2-1-408 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 1. Sovereignty and Jurisdiction|Part 4. Federal Mandates Act|2-1-408. Legislative review and oversight

  2-1-408. Legislative review and oversight. (1) In exercising its authority as an equal branch of state government, the legislature may conduct any legal review or fiscal analysis that it considers necessary to effect the purpose and intent of this part. The governor, the director or chief executive officer of any agency within the executive branch, or any officer listed in Article VI, section 1, of the Montana constitution shall, upon request by the legislature, immediately provide any information prepared, compiled, developed, detailed, described, referenced, analyzed, reported, or in any other manner considered in conjunction with this part.   (2) In receiving the information described in subsection (1), the legislature is bound by the provisions of Article II, sections 9 and 10, of the Montana constitution.   (3) For the purposes of this section, the legislature includes the senate and the house of representatives, acting jointly or separately, and includes the legislative council.   (4) The legislature may request the assistance of any staff employed by the legislature.   History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 385, L. 1995.
MT Code § 2-1-409 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 1. Sovereignty and Jurisdiction|Part 4. Federal Mandates Act|2-1-409. Review of presidential executive orders -- restriction

  2-1-409. Review of presidential executive orders -- restriction. (1) The legislative council may review an executive order issued by the president of the United States that has not been affirmed by a vote of congress and signed into law as prescribed by the constitution of the United States and recommend to the attorney general and the governor that the executive order be further reviewed. After receiving a recommendation from the legislative council or on the attorney general's own initiative, the attorney general shall review the executive order to determine the constitutionality of the order and whether to recommend that the state seek an exemption from the application of the order or seek to have the order declared to be an unconstitutional exercise of authority by the president.  (2) The state, a political subdivision, or an organization receiving public funds from the state may not implement an executive order that the attorney general determines to be unconstitutional under subsection (1) and that relates to:   (a) pandemics or other public health emergencies;   (b) the regulation of natural resources or their exploration or development, including but not limited to coal and oil;   (c) the regulation of the agriculture industry;   (d) the use of land;   (e) the regulation of the financial sector as it relates to environmental, social, or governance standards; or   (f) any regulation affecting the constitutional rights of state residents, including but not limited to the right to keep and bear arms.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 287, L. 2021.
MT Code § 2-1-501 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 1. Sovereignty and Jurisdiction|Part 5. Federal Health Insurance Purchase Requirement|2-1-501. Legislative finding -- direction to state agencies not to administer health insurance purchase requirement

  2-1-501. Legislative finding -- direction to state agencies not to administer health insurance purchase requirement. (1) The legislature finds that the enactment by the U.S. congress of Public Law 111-148 and Public Law 111-152, requiring individuals to purchase health insurance and imposing on certain employers a liability for an assessable payment for not contributing toward employees' health insurance, will cause unneeded expense and inconvenience to individuals without health insurance and to those certain employers.   (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of Title 2, chapter 1, part 4, an agency of this state, as defined in 2-18-101, may not implement or enforce in any way the provisions of Public Law 111-148 and Public Law 111-152 or any federal regulation or policy implementing Public Law 111-148 and Public Law 111-152 that relates to the requirement for individuals to purchase health insurance and maintain minimum essential health insurance coverage.   (3) In addition to the provisions in subsection (2), the prohibition under this section includes:   (a) for the purposes of public employers, a prohibition on requiring any employee as defined in 2-18-701 to obtain or maintain a policy of health insurance to comply with Public Law 111-148 and Public Law 111-152; and   (b) participation by a state official or state employee on a board, a study commission, or a related entity of the national association of insurance commissioners assigned to recommend provisions to implement the individual mandate to purchase health insurance under the federal health care reforms provided in Public Law 111-148 and Public Law 111-152.   (4) This section does not interfere with:   (a) voluntary actions taken by individuals to purchase health insurance or to participate in health insurance exchanges; or   (b) the state requirement to purchase motor vehicle liability insurance as provided in 61-6-301.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 402, L. 2011.