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MT Code § 2-15-1782 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 17. Department of Labor and Industry|2-15-1782. Board of massage therapy

  2-15-1782. Board of massage therapy. (1) There is a board of massage therapy.   (2) The board consists of five members appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate. The members are:   (a) one representative of the public who is not a medical practitioner or an owner of a school that educates massage therapists and is not engaged in or directly connected with the practice of massage therapy;   (b) one member who is a licensed health care provider in good standing in Montana and who is not an owner of a school that educates massage therapists; and   (c) three massage therapists, none of whom may be an owner of a school that educates massage therapists, who have been actively engaged in the practice of massage therapy for at least 3 years prior to being appointed to the board. None of the three massage therapists may belong to the same national professional association. After the initial appointments are made to establish the board, each of the three members must be licensed as a massage therapist under Title 37, chapter 33.   (3) Members shall serve 4-year, staggered terms. The governor may remove a member from the board for neglect of duty required by law, for incompetence, or for unprofessional or dishonorable conduct.   (4) The governor shall make the initial appointments to the board as follows:   (a) one person who is a massage therapist to serve a 2-year term;   (b) one person who is a massage therapist to serve a 3-year term; and   (c) one person who is a massage therapist to serve a 4-year term.   (5) At the expiration of terms provided in subsection (4), the governor shall appoint the person designated to fill each position to a 4-year term.   (6) The board is allocated to the department for administrative purposes only as prescribed in 2-15-121.   History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 451, L. 2009.
MT Code § 2-15-1801 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 18. Department of Commerce|2-15-1801. Department of commerce -- head

  2-15-1801. Department of commerce -- head. There is a department of commerce. The department head is a director of commerce appointed by the governor in accordance with 2-15-111.   History: En. 82A-401 by Sec. 1, Ch. 272, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 141, Ch. 431, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 82A-401; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 274, L. 1981.
MT Code § 2-15-1802 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 18. Department of Commerce|2-15-1802. Renumbered 2-15-3105

  2-15-1802. Renumbered 2-15-3105. Sec. 9, Ch. 333, L. 1995.
MT Code § 2-15-1803 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 18. Department of Commerce|2-15-1803. Renumbered 2-15-1025

  2-15-1803. Renumbered 2-15-1025. Sec. 221(3), Ch. 483, L. 2001.
MT Code § 2-15-1804 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 18. Department of Commerce|2-15-1804. Repealed

  2-15-1804. Repealed. Sec. 14, Ch. 133, L. 2001; sec. 217, Ch. 483, L. 2001.   History: En. 75-9205 by Sec. 5, Ch. 296, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 75-9205(part).
MT Code § 2-15-1805 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 18. Department of Commerce|2-15-1805. Repealed

  2-15-1805. Repealed. Sec. 18, Ch. 581, L. 1987.   History: En. Sec. 17, Ch. 677, Sec. 27, Ch. 686, and Sec. 29, Ch. 701, L. 1983.
MT Code § 2-15-1806 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 18. Department of Commerce|2-15-1806. Repealed

  2-15-1806. Repealed. Sec. 18, Ch. 581, L. 1987.   History: En. Sec. 28, Ch. 686, and Sec. 30, Ch. 701, L. 1983.
MT Code § 2-15-1807 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 18. Department of Commerce|2-15-1807. Repealed

  2-15-1807. Repealed. Sec. 18, Ch. 581, L. 1987.   History: En. Sec. 18, Ch. 677, L. 1983.
MT Code § 2-15-1808 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 18. Department of Commerce|2-15-1808. Board of investments -- allocation -- composition -- quasi-judicial

  2-15-1808. Board of investments -- allocation -- composition -- quasi-judicial. (1) There is a board of investments within the department of commerce.   (2) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the board is allocated to the department for administrative purposes as prescribed in 2-15-121. The board may employ a chief investment officer and an executive director who have general responsibility for selection and management of the board's staff and for direct investment and economic development activities. The board shall prescribe the duties and annual salaries of the chief investment officer, executive director, and six professional staff positions. The chief investment officer, executive director, and six professional staff serve at the pleasure of the board.   (3) The board is composed of nine members appointed by the governor, as prescribed in 2-15-124, and two ex officio, nonvoting members. The members are:   (a) one member from the public employees' retirement board, provided for in 2-15-1009, and one member from the teachers' retirement board provided for in 2-15-1010. If either member of the respective retirement boards ceases to be a member of the retirement board, the position of that member on the board of investments is vacant, and the governor shall fill the vacancy in accordance with 2-15-124.   (b) seven members who will provide a balance of professional expertise and public interest and accountability, who are informed and experienced in the subject of investments, and who are representatives of:   (i) the financial community;   (ii) small business;   (iii) agriculture; and   (iv) labor; and   (c) two ex officio, nonvoting legislative liaisons to the board, of which one must be a senator appointed by the president of the senate and one must be a representative appointed by the speaker of the house. The liaisons may not be from the same political party. Preference in appointments is to be given to legislators who have a background in investments or finance. The legislative liaisons shall serve from appointment through each even-numbered calendar year and may attend all board meetings. Legislative liaisons appointed pursuant to this subsection (3)(c) are entitled to compensation and expenses, as provided in 5-2-302, to be paid by the legislative council.   (4) The board is designated as a quasi-judicial board for the purposes of 2-15-124.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 581, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 330, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 190, L. 2007.
MT Code § 2-15-1809 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 18. Department of Commerce|2-15-1809. Board of horseracing

  2-15-1809. Board of horseracing. (1) There is a board of horseracing.   (2) (a) The board consists of seven members, appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate, who must be citizens, residents, and qualified electors of this state.   (b) Two board members must be in the horseracing industry and may not represent the same district as described in subsection (3). The other five members may not be in the horseracing industry.   (c) A member of the board may not wager at any licensed racing meet in this state.   (3) Except for members appointed pursuant to subsection (2)(b), the governor may not appoint any member who would have a conflict of interest during the member's term of appointment. The governor shall appoint, on the basis of experience and qualifications, one member from each of the following districts:   (a) first district, consisting of Blaine, Carter, Custer, Daniels, Dawson, Fallon, Garfield, McCone, Phillips, Powder River, Prairie, Richland, Rosebud, Roosevelt, Sheridan, Treasure, Valley, and Wibaux Counties;   (b) second district, consisting of Big Horn, Carbon, Fergus, Golden Valley, Judith Basin, Musselshell, Petroleum, Sweet Grass, Stillwater, Wheatland, and Yellowstone Counties;   (c) third district, consisting of Cascade, Chouteau, Glacier, Hill, Liberty, Pondera, Teton, and Toole Counties;   (d) fourth district, consisting of Beaverhead, Broadwater, Deer Lodge, Gallatin, Jefferson, Lewis and Clark, Madison, Meagher, Park, and Silver Bow Counties; and   (e) fifth district, consisting of Flathead, Granite, Lake, Lincoln, Missoula, Mineral, Powell, Ravalli, and Sanders Counties.   (4) Each member shall serve for a term of 3 years. The terms of the members must be staggered. A member may be removed from office by the governor only for cause.   (5) A board member may be reappointed by the governor. A vacancy on the board must be filled for the unexpired term by appointment by the governor, with the consent of the senate, as provided in this section.   (6) The board is allocated to the department of commerce for administrative purposes only as prescribed in 2-15-121.   History: (1) thru (4)En. Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 457, L. 1973; Sec. 62-501, R.C.M. 1947; redes. 82A-1602.13 by Sec. 12, Ch. 350, L. 1974; Sec. 82A-1602.13, R.C.M. 1947; (5)En. 82A-1602 by Sec. 1, Ch. 272, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 250, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 285, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 57, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 58, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 84, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 99, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 354, Ch. 350, L. 1974; Sec. 82A-1602, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 82A-1602(part), 82A-1602.13; MCA 1979, 2-15-1662; redes. 2-15-1881 by Sec; 4, Ch. 274, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 563, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 353, L. 1995; Sec. 2-15-1881, MCA 1999; redes. 2-15-3106 by Sec. 221(4), Ch. 483, L. 2001; Sec. 2-15-3106, MCA 2011; redes. 2-15-1809 by Sec. 2, Ch. 402, L. 2013.
MT Code § 2-15-1810 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 18. Department of Commerce|2-15-1810. Repealed

  2-15-1810. Repealed. Sec. 24, Ch. 316, L. 1989.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 701, L. 1985.
MT Code § 2-15-1811 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 18. Department of Commerce|2-15-1811. Renumbered 2-15-1026

  2-15-1811. Renumbered 2-15-1026. Sec. 221(3), Ch. 483, L. 2001.
MT Code § 2-15-1812 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 18. Department of Commerce|2-15-1812. Renumbered 2-15-2506

  2-15-1812. Renumbered 2-15-2506. Sec. 17, Ch. 512, L. 1991.
MT Code § 2-15-1813 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 18. Department of Commerce|2-15-1813. Renumbered 2-15-217

  2-15-1813. Renumbered 2-15-217. Sec. 2, Ch. 52, L. 1995.
MT Code § 2-15-1814 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 18. Department of Commerce|2-15-1814. Board of housing -- allocation -- composition -- quasi-judicial

  2-15-1814. Board of housing -- allocation -- composition -- quasi-judicial. (1) There is a board of housing.   (2) The board consists of seven members appointed by the governor as provided in 2-15-124. The members must be informed and experienced in housing, economics, or finance.   (3) The board shall elect a presiding officer and other necessary officers.   (4) The board is designated as a quasi-judicial board for purposes of 2-15-124.   (5) The board is allocated to the department of commerce for administrative purposes only as provided in 2-15-121.   (6) In compliance with the state pay plan, the department shall provide all staff and services to the board that are determined by the board in conjunction with the department to be necessary for the purposes of carrying out the board's programs. The department shall assess the board for reasonable costs.   (7) A member of the board may not be considered to have a conflict of interest under the provisions of 2-2-201 merely because the member is a stockholder, officer, or employee of a lending institution that may participate in the board's programs.   History: En. 82A-224 by Sec. 2, Ch. 163, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 82A-224; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 143, L. 1979; MCA 1979, 2-15-1008; redes. 2-15-1814 by Sec. 11, Ch. 274, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 274, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 89, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
MT Code § 2-15-1815 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 18. Department of Commerce|2-15-1815. Montana facility finance authority

  2-15-1815. Montana facility finance authority. (1) There is created a public body corporate designated as the Montana facility finance authority. This authority is constituted a public instrumentality, and its exercise of the powers conferred by Title 90, chapter 7, must be considered and held to be the performance of an essential public function.   (2) The authority consists of seven members appointed by the governor as prescribed in 2-15-124. The board must be broadly representative of the state, seeking to balance professional expertise and public accountability.   (3) The board is designated as a quasi-judicial board for the purposes of 2-15-124.   (4) The board is allocated to the department of commerce for administrative purposes only as provided in 2-15-121. The board has authority over its own personnel as provided in 90-7-203.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 703, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 137, L. 2001.
MT Code § 2-15-1816 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 18. Department of Commerce|2-15-1816. Tourism advisory council

  2-15-1816. Tourism advisory council. (1) There is created a tourism advisory council.   (2) The council is composed of not less than 12 members appointed by the governor from Montana's private sector travel industry and includes at least one member from Indian tribal governments and one tribal member from the private sector, with representation from each tourism region initially established by executive order of the governor and as may be modified by the council under subsection (5).   (3) Members of the council shall serve staggered 3-year terms, subject to replacement at the discretion of the governor.   (4) The council shall:   (a) oversee distribution of funds to regional nonprofit tourism corporations for tourism promotion, nonprofit convention and visitors bureaus, and the state-tribal economic development commission established in 90-1-131 on behalf of an Indian tourism region in accordance with Title 15, chapter 65, part 1, and this section;   (b) advise the department of commerce relative to tourism promotion;   (c) advise the governor on significant matters relative to Montana's travel industry;   (d) prescribe allowable administrative expenses for which accommodation tax proceeds may be used by regional nonprofit tourism corporations and nonprofit convention and visitors bureaus;   (e) direct the university system regarding Montana travel research;   (f) approve all travel research programs prior to their being undertaken;   (g) encourage the state-tribal economic development commission and regional nonprofit tourism corporations to promote tourist activities on Indian reservations in their regions;   (h) encourage regional nonprofit tourism corporations and nonprofit convention and visitors bureaus receiving money under subsection (4)(a) to promote public and nonprofit history museums in their regions; and   (i) urge the department of transportation to include museums recognized by the museums association of Montana when it updates and publishes the state maps.   (5) The council may modify the tourism regions established by executive order of the governor.   (6) The department of commerce shall adopt rules to implement and administer Title 15, chapter 65, part 1, and this section.   History: En. Secs. 9, 12, Ch. 607, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 301, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 316, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 405, L. 2017.
MT Code § 2-15-1817 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 18. Department of Commerce|2-15-1817. Renumbered 2-15-3015

  2-15-1817. Renumbered 2-15-3015. Code Commissioner, 1989.
MT Code § 2-15-1818 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 18. Department of Commerce|2-15-1818. Repealed

  2-15-1818. Repealed. Secs. 13, 16(1), Ch. 549, L. 1997.   History: En. Sec. 16, Ch. 316, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 594, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 549, L. 1997.
MT Code § 2-15-1819 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 18. Department of Commerce|2-15-1819. Repealed

  2-15-1819. Repealed. Sec. 2, Ch. 167, L. 2021.  History: En. Sec. 18, Ch. 563, L. 1999.
MT Code § 2-15-1820 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 18. Department of Commerce|2-15-1820. Repealed

  2-15-1820. Repealed. Sec. 2, Ch. 471, L. 2019.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 351, L. 2003.
MT Code § 2-15-1821 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 18. Department of Commerce|2-15-1821. Coal board -- allocation -- composition

  2-15-1821. Coal board -- allocation -- composition. (1) There is a coal board composed of seven members.   (2) The coal board is allocated to the department of commerce for administrative purposes only as prescribed in 2-15-121.   (3) The governor shall appoint a seven-member coal board, as provided under 2-15-124.   (4) (a) Subject to subsections (4)(b) and (4)(c), the members of the coal board are selected as follows:   (i) two from the impact areas; and   (ii) two with expertise in education.   (b) At least two but not more than four members must be appointed from each district provided for in 2-15-156.   (c) In making the appointments, the governor shall consider people from the following fields:   (i) business;   (ii) engineering;   (iii) public administration; and   (iv) planning.   History: En. 50-1804 by Sec. 5, Ch. 502, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 540, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 50-1804; MCA 1979, 2-15-1104; amd. and redes. 2-15-1821 by Sec. 12, Ch. 274, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 52, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 254, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 130, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 285, L. 2019.
MT Code § 2-15-1822 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 18. Department of Commerce|2-15-1822. Hard-rock mining impact board

  2-15-1822. Hard-rock mining impact board. (1) There is a hard-rock mining impact board.   (2) The hard-rock mining impact board is a five-member board.   (3) (a) Subject to subsections (3)(b) and (3)(c), the hard-rock mining impact board must include among its members:   (i) a representative of the hard-rock mining industry;   (ii) a representative of a major financial institution in Montana;   (iii) a person who, when appointed to the board, is an elected school district trustee;   (iv) a person who, when appointed to the board, is an elected county commissioner;   (v) a member of the public at large.   (b) Three persons appointed to the board must reside in an area impacted or expected to be impacted by large-scale mineral development.   (c) At least two persons must be appointed from each district provided for in 2-15-156.   (4) The hard-rock mining impact board is a quasi-judicial board subject to the provisions of 2-15-124 except that one of the members need not be an attorney licensed to practice law in this state. The board shall elect a presiding officer from among its members.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 617, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 582, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 52, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 254, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 130, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 285, L. 2019.
MT Code § 2-15-1823 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 18. Department of Commerce|2-15-1823. through 2-15-1839 reserved

  2-15-1823 through 2-15-1839 reserved.
MT Code § 2-15-1840 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 18. Department of Commerce|2-15-1840. Renumbered 2-15-1730

  2-15-1840. Renumbered 2-15-1730. Sec. 221(2), Ch. 483, L. 2001.
MT Code § 2-15-1841 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 18. Department of Commerce|2-15-1841. Renumbered 2-15-1731

  2-15-1841. Renumbered 2-15-1731. Sec. 221(2), Ch. 483, L. 2001.
MT Code § 2-15-1842 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 18. Department of Commerce|2-15-1842. Renumbered 2-15-1732

  2-15-1842. Renumbered 2-15-1732. Sec. 221(2), Ch. 483, L. 2001.
MT Code § 2-15-1843 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 18. Department of Commerce|2-15-1843. Renumbered 2-15-1733

  2-15-1843. Renumbered 2-15-1733. Sec. 221(2), Ch. 483, L. 2001.
MT Code § 2-15-1844 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 18. Department of Commerce|2-15-1844. Renumbered 2-15-1734

  2-15-1844. Renumbered 2-15-1734. Sec. 221(2), Ch. 483, L. 2001.
MT Code § 2-15-1845 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 18. Department of Commerce|2-15-1845. Renumbered 2-15-1735

  2-15-1845. Renumbered 2-15-1735. Sec. 221(2), Ch. 483, L. 2001.
MT Code § 2-15-1846 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 18. Department of Commerce|2-15-1846. Renumbered 2-15-1736

  2-15-1846. Renumbered 2-15-1736. Sec. 221(2), Ch. 483, L. 2001.
MT Code § 2-15-1847 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 18. Department of Commerce|2-15-1847. Renumbered 2-15-1737

  2-15-1847. Renumbered 2-15-1737. Sec. 221(2), Ch. 483, L. 2001.
MT Code § 2-15-1848 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 18. Department of Commerce|2-15-1848. Renumbered 2-15-1738

  2-15-1848. Renumbered 2-15-1738. Sec. 221(2), Ch. 483, L. 2001.
MT Code § 2-15-1849 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 18. Department of Commerce|2-15-1849. Renumbered 2-15-1739

  2-15-1849. Renumbered 2-15-1739. Sec. 221(2), Ch. 483, L. 2001.