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2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 3. Wages and Wage Protection › Part 5. Wage Protection for Certain Employees of Mineral and Oil Industry › 39-3-512. Enjoining further operations if bond not filed

39-3-512. Enjoining further operations if bond not filed.
(1) If the bond ordered by the district court is not executed and filed with the county treasurer within the time fixed by the court, the court may, if it considers the persons working for the employer to be insecure in the prompt payment or collection of their wages or salaries, enjoin any further operations of the employer within the state for a period of 1 year at any mine or reduction works or oil well or until the order, judgment, or decree of the court has been fully complied with.
(2) The county attorney of the county in which the proceedings are had or the attorney general of the state may file the action and prosecute the action.
History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 39, L. 1939; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1319(part); amd. Sec. 1497, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 3. Wages and Wage Protection › Part 5. Wage Protection for Certain Employees of Mineral and Oil Industry › 39-3-513. Costs of proceeding

39-3-513. Costs of proceeding.
The district court shall include in any order, judgment, or decree against the employer all costs of the proceeding, which must be taxed against the employer and paid to the clerk of the court to be deposited with the county treasurer to the credit of the general fund of the county.
History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 39, L. 1939; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1319(part); amd. Sec. 1498, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 3. Wages and Wage Protection › Part 5. Wage Protection for Certain Employees of Mineral and Oil Industry › 39-3-514. Punishment of employer for contempt

39-3-514. Punishment of employer for contempt.
In event the employer fails for 30 days or more to pay the costs of the proceeding and/or fails to furnish the bond required by the court, the court may proceed against and punish said employer for contempt of court.
History: En. Sec. 9, Ch. 39, L. 1939; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1320.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 3. Wages and Wage Protection › Part 5. Wage Protection for Certain Employees of Mineral and Oil Industry › 39-3-515. Publication of notice of court order

39-3-515. Publication of notice of court order.
In the discretion of the court, it may order the clerk of the court to publish a brief notice or memorandum in a newspaper published in the county of the entry of the order against the employer requiring said employer to furnish said bond. Said publication shall be for 4 consecutive weeks. The cost of such publication shall be assessed against the employer as one of the costs of the proceeding.
History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 39, L. 1939; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1321.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 3. Wages and Wage Protection › Part 5. Wage Protection for Certain Employees of Mineral and Oil Industry › 39-3-516. Review of court order by supreme court

39-3-516. Review of court order by supreme court.
If an employer against whom an order to furnish the bond described in this part feels aggrieved by any order or injunction of the district court, the employer is entitled, upon payment for the transcript of record, to have the employer's objections and exceptions reviewed and determined by the supreme court as upon a writ of certiorari.
History: En. Sec. 12, Ch. 39, L. 1939; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1323; amd. Sec. 1499, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 3. Wages and Wage Protection › Part 5. Wage Protection for Certain Employees of Mineral and Oil Industry › 39-3-517. Suit on bond

39-3-517. Suit on bond.
A person whose wages or salary has remained unpaid for 15 days or more after due has a right to sue upon the bond described in this part for the recovery of the person's wages or salary.
History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 39, L. 1939; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1317(part); amd. Sec. 1500, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 3. Wages and Wage Protection › Part 5. Wage Protection for Certain Employees of Mineral and Oil Industry › 39-3-518. Attorney's fee for suit on bond

39-3-518. Attorney's fee for suit on bond.
In event any person whose wages or salary has remained unpaid for 15 days or more after due shall bring suit as in 39-3-517 provided, the court shall assess as costs against the unsuccessful party a reasonable attorney's fee.
History: En. Sec. 11, Ch. 39, L. 1939; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1322.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 3. Wages and Wage Protection › Part 5. Wage Protection for Certain Employees of Mineral and Oil Industry › 39-3-519. Clarification as to construction and applicability of part

39-3-519. Clarification as to construction and applicability of part.
(1) This part may not be considered as requiring any person, firm, partnership, or corporation to file a bond or bonds if the person or entity pays for all labor in full each day or if the labor has been performed upon a written building or construction contract to furnish material or other consideration as well as labor.
(2) This part does not prohibit the making or entering into of any wage or working agreement, such as grubstake agreements or similar agreements, if the employer or contractor keeps in force proper workers' compensation insurance.
History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 39, L. 1939; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1317(part); amd. Sec. 1501, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 3. Wages and Wage Protection › Part 5. Wage Protection for Certain Employees of Mineral and Oil Industry › 39-3-520. Remedy cumulative

39-3-520. Remedy cumulative.
The remedy herein provided for the greater security for the payment of wages and salaries and the collection thereof shall be in addition to any remedy now provided by law for the payment and collection of wages and salaries.
History: En. Sec. 13, Ch. 39, L. 1939; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1324.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 3. Wages and Wage Protection › Part 6. Restaurant, Bar, and Tavern Wage Protection Act (Repealed) › 39-3-601. Repealed

39-3-601. Repealed.
Sec. 11, Ch. 90, L. 1995.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 155, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 41-2001.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 3. Wages and Wage Protection › Part 6. Restaurant, Bar, and Tavern Wage Protection Act (Repealed) › 39-3-602. Repealed

39-3-602. Repealed.
Sec. 11, Ch. 90, L. 1995.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 155, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 198, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 238, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 41-2003; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 349, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 366, L. 1983.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 3. Wages and Wage Protection › Part 6. Restaurant, Bar, and Tavern Wage Protection Act (Repealed) › 39-3-603. Repealed

39-3-603. Repealed.
Sec. 11, Ch. 90, L. 1995.
History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 155, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 198, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 118, Ch. 387, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 41-2004; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 366, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 546, L. 1989.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 3. Wages and Wage Protection › Part 6. Restaurant, Bar, and Tavern Wage Protection Act (Repealed) › 39-3-604. Repealed

39-3-604. Repealed.
Sec. 11, Ch. 90, L. 1995.
History: Ap. p. Sec. 5, Ch. 155, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 198, L. 1974; Sec. 41-2005, R.C.M. 1947; Ap. p. Sec. 6, Ch. 155, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 198, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 238, L. 1975; Sec. 41-2006, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 41-2005, 41-2006; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 60, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 366, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 546, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 490, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 630, L. 1993.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 3. Wages and Wage Protection › Part 6. Restaurant, Bar, and Tavern Wage Protection Act (Repealed) › 39-3-605. Repealed

39-3-605. Repealed.
Sec. 11, Ch. 90, L. 1995.
History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 155, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 238, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 41-2010(part); amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 366, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 546, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 490, L. 1991.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 3. Wages and Wage Protection › Part 6. Restaurant, Bar, and Tavern Wage Protection Act (Repealed) › 39-3-606. Repealed

39-3-606. Repealed.
Sec. 11, Ch. 90, L. 1995.
History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 155, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 238, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 41-2010(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 3. Wages and Wage Protection › Part 6. Restaurant, Bar, and Tavern Wage Protection Act (Repealed) › 39-3-607. Repealed

39-3-607. Repealed.
Sec. 11, Ch. 90, L. 1995.
History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 155, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 41-2008; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 366, L. 1983.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 3. Wages and Wage Protection › Part 6. Restaurant, Bar, and Tavern Wage Protection Act (Repealed) › 39-3-608. Repealed

39-3-608. Repealed.
Sec. 11, Ch. 90, L. 1995.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 155, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 198, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 41-2002; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 366, L. 1983.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 3. Wages and Wage Protection › Part 7. Contractors' Bonds for Wages and Benefits (Repealed) › 39-3-701. Repealed

39-3-701. Repealed.
Sec. 14, Ch. 548, L. 1997.
History: (1), (2)En. 41-2501 by Sec. 1, Ch. 208, L. 1975; Sec. 41-2701, R.C.M. 1947; (3)En. 41-2504 by Sec. 4, Ch. 208, L. 1975; Sec. 41-2704, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 41-2701, 41-2704(2).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 3. Wages and Wage Protection › Part 7. Contractors' Bonds for Wages and Benefits (Repealed) › 39-3-702. Repealed

39-3-702. Repealed.
Sec. 14, Ch. 548, L. 1997.
History: En. 41-2505 by Sec. 5, Ch. 208, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 41-2705.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 3. Wages and Wage Protection › Part 7. Contractors' Bonds for Wages and Benefits (Repealed) › 39-3-703. Repealed

39-3-703. Repealed.
Sec. 14, Ch. 548, L. 1997.
History: En. 41-2502 by Sec. 2, Ch. 208, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 41-2702(1), (3); amd. Sec. 27, Ch. 500, L. 1995.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 3. Wages and Wage Protection › Part 7. Contractors' Bonds for Wages and Benefits (Repealed) › 39-3-704. Repealed

39-3-704. Repealed.
Sec. 31, Ch. 500, L. 1995.
History: En. 41-2504 by Sec. 4, Ch. 208, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 41-2704(1).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 3. Wages and Wage Protection › Part 7. Contractors' Bonds for Wages and Benefits (Repealed) › 39-3-705. Repealed

39-3-705. Repealed.
Sec. 14, Ch. 548, L. 1997.
History: En. 41-2503 by Sec. 3, Ch. 208, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 41-2703; amd. Sec. 28, Ch. 500, L. 1995.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 3. Wages and Wage Protection › Part 7. Contractors' Bonds for Wages and Benefits (Repealed) › 39-3-706. Repealed

39-3-706. Repealed.
Sec. 14, Ch. 548, L. 1997.
History: En. 41-2502 by Sec. 2, Ch. 208, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 41-2702(2); amd. Sec. 29, Ch. 500, L. 1995.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 4. Hours of Labor in Certain Employments › Part 1. Hours of Labor -- Penalties and Liability for Violations Thereof › 39-4-101. Hoisting engineers

39-4-101. Hoisting engineers.
(1) It is unlawful for a person or persons, company, or corporation to operate or handle or to induce, persuade, or prevail upon any person or persons to operate or handle for more than 8 hours in 24 hours of each day any hoisting engine at or in any mine.
(2) This section applies only to plants that are in continuous operation or are operated 16 or more hours in 24 hours of each day or at or in any mine in which the hoisting engine develops 15 or more horsepower or at or in any mine in which 15 or more individuals are employed underground in 24 hours of each day. However, the provisions of this section do not apply to a person or persons operating any hoisting engine more than 8 hours in each 24 hours for the purpose of relieving another employee in case of sickness or other unforeseen cause or causes.
(3) A person or persons, company, or corporation that violates any of the provisions of this section shall upon conviction be punished by a fine of not less than $10 or more than $100. Each day that the person or persons, company, or corporation continues to violate any of the provisions of this section is considered a separate and distinct offense and is punishable as a separate and distinct offense.
History: (1), (2)En. Sec. 1, Ch. 53, L. 1903; re-en. Sec. 1734, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 3068, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 3068, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 41-1101, R.C.M. 1947; (3)En. Sec. 2, Ch. 53, L. 1903; re-en. Sec. 1735, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 3069, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 3069, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 41-1102, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1101, 41-1102; amd. Sec. 1502, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 4. Hours of Labor in Certain Employments › Part 1. Hours of Labor -- Penalties and Liability for Violations Thereof › 39-4-102. Drivers and attendants of motor buses

39-4-102. Drivers and attendants of motor buses.
(1) Drivers or attendants of motor buses employed in the state may not be employed for more than 8 hours in any 24-hour period. Drivers or attendants of motor buses must be allowed a rest of at least 12 hours between the completion of their services in any 24-hour period and the beginning of their services in the succeeding 24-hour period. In computing the number of hours of employment made by the provisions of this section, evidence may be introduced showing that part of the time is consumed prior to entry within the state.
(2) The provisions of this section do not apply to drivers or attendants employed by a city, town, county, or political subdivision of a city, town, or county.
(3) The provisions of this section do not apply:
(a) when life is in danger or property is in imminent danger of destruction;
(b) in case of delay because of accident or impassable roads, abnormal road conditions, or snow blockades; or
(c) when mail for the drivers or attendants is delayed.
(4) "Attendant", for the purpose of this section, is defined as any employee engaged for a portion of a day driving or repairing a motor bus and who is required to remain on the vehicle as a relief driver or mechanic for time in excess of the 8-hour period for which the individual is rightly employed.
(5) An employer or supervisor in charge of employees who requires a driver or attendant to labor contrary to the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction is punishable by a fine of not less than $100 or more than $600 or by imprisonment of not less than 30 days or more than 7 months, or both.
(6) All motor bus companies operating lines in this state are liable in damage for all injuries to the person resulting from the violation of the provisions of this section.
History: En. Secs. 1, 2, 3, Ch. 76, L. 1935; re-en. Secs. 3069.1, 3069.2, 3069.3, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1103, 41-1104, 41-1105; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 126, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 397, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1503, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 4. Hours of Labor in Certain Employments › Part 1. Hours of Labor -- Penalties and Liability for Violations Thereof › 39-4-103. Underground miners and smelter workers

39-4-103. Underground miners and smelter workers.
(1) The period of employment of workers in all underground mines or workings, including railroad or other tunnels, may not exceed 8 hours a day unless the employer and employee agree to a workday of more than 8 hours:
(a) through a collective bargaining agreement when a collective bargaining unit represents the employee; or
(b) by mutual agreement when a collective bargaining unit is not recognized.
(2) The period of employment of workers in smelters, stamp mills, sampling works, concentrators, and all other institutions for the reduction of ores and refining of ores or metals may not exceed 8 hours a day unless the employer and employee agree to a workday of more than 8 hours:
(a) through a collective bargaining agreement when a collective bargaining unit represents the employee; or
(b) by mutual agreement when a collective bargaining unit is not recognized.
(3) A person, corporation, agent, manager, or employer who violates any of the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction for each offense is subject to a fine of not less than $100 or more than $600 or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not more than 6 months, or both.
History: (1)En. Sec. 1, p. 62, L. 1901; re-en. Sec. 1736, Rev. C. 1907; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 21, L. 1911; re-en. Sec. 3071, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 3071, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 41-1107, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 2, p. 63, L. 1901; re-en. Sec. 1737, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 3072, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 3072, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 41-1108, R.C.M. 1947; (3)En. Sec. 3, p. 63, L. 1901; re-en. Sec. 1738, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 3073, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 116, L. 1929; re-en. Sec. 3073, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 41-1109, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1107, 41-1108, 41-1109; amd. Sec. 21, Ch. 397, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1504, Ch. 56, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 212, L. 2011.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 4. Hours of Labor in Certain Employments › Part 1. Hours of Labor -- Penalties and Liability for Violations Thereof › 39-4-104. Strip mining

39-4-104. Strip mining.
(1) For the purpose of this section, "strip mining" means the removal of the overburden and coal or other materials from the ground and all of the operations pertaining to the removal, without the necessity of providing timbers for holding the ground in place.
(2) The period of employment may not exceed 8 hours a day for employees working in strip mining unless the employer and employee agree to a workday of more than 8 hours:
(a) through a collective bargaining agreement when a collective bargaining unit represents the employee; or
(b) by mutual agreement when a collective bargaining unit is not recognized.
(3) Any person, company, corporation, or lessee of a strip mine that violates the provisions of this section shall upon conviction be punished by a fine of not less than $50 or more than $600 or by imprisonment of not more than 6 months, or both. Each day that the person, company, corporation, or lessee continues to violate the provisions of this section must be considered a separate and distinct offense and be punished as such.
History: En. Secs. 1, 2, 3, Ch. 76, L. 1933; re-en. Secs. 3546.7, 3546.8, 3546.9, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1110, 41-1111, 41-1112; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 212, L. 2011.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 4. Hours of Labor in Certain Employments › Part 1. Hours of Labor -- Penalties and Liability for Violations Thereof › 39-4-105. Retail stores

39-4-105. Retail stores.
(1) A period of 8 hours shall constitute a day's work and a period of not to exceed 48 hours shall constitute a week's work in all cities and towns having a population of 2,500 or over for all persons employed in retail stores and in all leased businesses where the lessor dictates the price, kind of merchandise that is sold, and the hours and conditions of operation of the business; all persons employed in delivering goods sold in such stores; all persons employed in wholesale warehouses used for supplying retail establishments with goods; and all persons employed in delivering goods to retail establishments from such wholesale warehouses.
(2) The provisions of this section shall not apply to registered pharmacists or assistant pharmacists.
(3) Any person, corporation, agent, manager, or employer who shall violate any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than $50 or more than $600 or by imprisonment in the county jail for not less than 30 days or more than 7 months or by both such fine and imprisonment.
History: (1)En. Sec. 1, Ch. 8, Ex. L. 1933; re-en. Sec. 3073.1, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 41-1113, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 3, Ch. 8, Ex. L. 1933; re-en. Sec. 3073.3, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 41-1115, R.C.M. 1947; (3)En. Sec. 2, Ch. 8, Ex. L. 1933; re-en. Sec. 3073.2, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 41-1114, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1113, 41-1114, 41-1115.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 4. Hours of Labor in Certain Employments › Part 1. Hours of Labor -- Penalties and Liability for Violations Thereof › 39-4-106. Telephone operators

39-4-106. Telephone operators.
(1) On all lines of public telephones operated in whole or in part within this state, it shall hereafter be unlawful for any owner, lessee, company, or corporation to hire or employ any operator or operators, other person or persons to run or operate a telephone board or boards for more than 9 hours in 24 hours in cities or towns having a population of 3,000 inhabitants or over.
(2) The provisions of this section shall not apply to any person or persons, operator or operators operating any telephone board or boards more than 9 hours in each 24 for the purpose of relieving another employee in case of sickness or other unforeseen cause or causes.
(3) Any owner, lessee, company, or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this section shall upon conviction be punished by a fine of not less than $100 or more than $500. Each and every day that such owner, lessee, company, or corporation may continue to violate any of the provisions of this section shall be considered a separate and distinct offense and shall be punished as such.
History: (1), (2)En. Sec. 1, Ch. 75, L. 1909; re-en. Sec. 3074, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 3074, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 41-1116, R.C.M. 1947; (3)En. Sec. 2, Ch. 75, L. 1909; re-en. Sec. 3075, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 3075, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 41-1117, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1116, 41-1117.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 4. Hours of Labor in Certain Employments › Part 1. Hours of Labor -- Penalties and Liability for Violations Thereof › 39-4-107. State and municipal governments and school districts

39-4-107. State and municipal governments and school districts.
(1) A period of 8 hours constitutes a day's work in all works and undertakings carried on or aided by any municipal or county government, the state government, or a first-class school district, on all contracts let by them, and for all janitors, except in courthouses of counties having a taxable valuation of less than $10 million, engineers, firefighters, caretakers, custodians, and laborers employed in or about any buildings, works, or grounds used or occupied for any purpose by a municipal, county, or state government or first-class school district. This subsection does not apply in the event of an emergency when life or property is in imminent danger or to the situations specified in subsections (3) and (4).
(2) The provisions of subsection (1) do not apply to firefighters who are working a work period established in a collective bargaining agreement entered into between a public employer and a firefighters' organization or its exclusive representative.
(3) In counties where regular road and bridge departments are maintained, the county commissioners may, with the approval of the employees or their constituted representative, establish a 40-hour workweek consisting of 4 consecutive 10-hour days. An employee may not be required to work in excess of 8 hours in any one workday if the employee is opposed to working more than 8 hours.
(4) In municipal and county governments, the employer and employee may agree to a workday of more than 8 hours and to a 7-day, 40-hour work period:
(a) through a collective bargaining agreement when a collective bargaining unit represents the employee; or
(b) by mutual agreement when a bargaining unit is not recognized.
History: (1) thru (3)En. Sec. 1, Ch. 50, L. 1905; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 108, L. 1907; re-en. Sec. 1739, Rev. C. 1907; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 30, L. 1917; re-en. Sec. 3079, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Secs. 3244, 3245; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 116, L. 1929; re-en. Sec. 3079, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 135, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 244, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 395, L. 1975; Sec. 41-1121, R.C.M. 1947; (4)En. Sec. 2, Ch. 50, L. 1905; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 108, L. 1907; re-en. Sec. 1740, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 3080, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 116, L. 1929; re-en. Sec. 3080, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 41-1122, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1121, 41-1122; amd. Sec. 22, Ch. 397, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 375, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 640, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 1505, Ch. 56, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 30, Ch. 128, L. 2011; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 212, L. 2011.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 4. Hours of Labor in Certain Employments › Part 1. Hours of Labor -- Penalties and Liability for Violations Thereof › 39-4-108. Repealed

39-4-108. Repealed.
Sec. 1, Ch. 381, L. 1979.
History: (1), (2)En. Sec. 1, Ch. 5, L. 1907; Sec. 1741, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 3081, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 3081, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 206, L. 1969; Sec. 41-1123, R.C.M. 1947; (3)En. Sec. 3, Ch. 5, L. 1907; Sec. 1743, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 3083, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 3083, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 41-1125, R.C.M. 1947; (4), (5)En. Sec. 2, Ch. 5, L. 1907; Sec. 1742, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 3082, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 3082, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 41-1124, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1123, 41-1124, 41-1125; amd. Sec. 23, Ch. 397, L. 1979.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 4. Hours of Labor in Certain Employments › Part 1. Hours of Labor -- Penalties and Liability for Violations Thereof › 39-4-109. Cement plants and quarries

39-4-109. Cement plants and quarries.
(1) (a) The period of employment may not exceed 8 hours a day for persons employed in or about cement plants and at quarries unless the employer and employee agree to a workday of more than 8 hours:
(i) through a collective bargaining agreement when a collective bargaining unit represents the employee; or
(ii) by mutual agreement when a collective bargaining unit is not recognized.
(b) Collective bargaining agreements covering cement plants and associated quarries that propose to extend the employment period beyond 8 hours a day must contain provisions that delineate the specific hours of work or other allowable situations agreed upon by the employer and the collective bargaining agent.
(2) Any person, corporation, agent, manager, or employer that violates a provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than $50 or more than $600 or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 6 months, or both.
History: (1)En. Sec. 1, Ch. 77, L. 1933; re-en. Sec. 3083.1, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 41-1126, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 2, Ch. 77, L. 1933; re-en. Sec. 3083.2, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 41-1127, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1126, 41-1127; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 281, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 212, L. 2011.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 4. Hours of Labor in Certain Employments › Part 1. Hours of Labor -- Penalties and Liability for Violations Thereof › 39-4-110. Sugar refineries

39-4-110. Sugar refineries.
(1) A period of not to exceed 8 hours constitutes a day's work for all persons employed in or about sugar refineries, except in a case of emergency when life or property is in danger.
(2) The provisions of this section do not apply to beet receiving station employees or superintendents, master mechanics, or beet-end, sugar-end, and Steffan house supervisors.
(3) A person, corporation, agent, manager, or employer who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction is punishable by a fine of not less than $50 or more than $600 or by imprisonment in the county jail for not less than 30 days or more than 7 months, or both.
History: En. Secs. 1, 2, 3, Ch. 90, L. 1933; re-en. Secs. 3083.3, 3083.4, 3083.5, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1128, 41-1129, 41-1130; amd. Sec. 24, Ch. 397, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1506, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 4. Hours of Labor in Certain Employments › Part 1. Hours of Labor -- Penalties and Liability for Violations Thereof › 39-4-111. Restaurants

39-4-111. Restaurants.
(1) A period of not more than 8 hours shall constitute a day's work, and a period of not to exceed 48 hours shall constitute a week's work for persons employed in or about restaurants, cafes, lunch counters, and other commercial eating establishments. The hours of work must be so arranged that persons employed in or about restaurants, cafes, lunch counters, and other commercial eating establishments shall not be on duty more than 8 hours in the aggregate of any 12 consecutive hours. Such persons shall have at least 12 consecutive hours off duty.
(2) The provisions of this section shall not apply to any person or persons working more than 8 hours during any 12 consecutive hours or more than 48 hours during any week for the purpose of relieving another employee in case of sickness or where the health of the public is imperiled, where life and property are in imminent danger, or for other unforeseen cause or causes.
(3) Any person, corporation, manager, agent, or employer who shall violate any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than $25 or more than $50 or by imprisonment in the county jail for not less than 15 days or more than 60 days or by both such fine and imprisonment.
History: (1), (2)En. Sec. 1, Ch. 199, L. 1939; Sec. 41-1131, R.C.M. 1947; (3)En. Sec. 2, Ch. 199, L. 1939; Sec. 41-1132, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1131, 41-1132.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 4. Hours of Labor in Certain Employments › Part 1. Hours of Labor -- Penalties and Liability for Violations Thereof › 39-4-112. Persons employed about public amusements

39-4-112. Persons employed about public amusements.
(1) A period of not to exceed 8 hours constitutes a day's work and a period of not to exceed 48 hours constitutes a week's work for persons employed or working in or participating in and about any carnival, circus, derby show, walkathon, marathon dance, marathon race, marathon walk, or other endurance contest by whatever name it may be called within the state. The hours of work must be so arranged that persons employed in or participating or contesting in an exhibition, show, or contest may not be on duty more than 8 hours in the aggregate of any 12 consecutive hours. The persons must have at least 12 consecutive hours off duty.
(2) The provisions of this section do not apply to a traveling circus or carnival that does not remain in any one county of the state for a period of more than 3 days and does not apply to a person working more than 8 hours in each 12 hours for the purpose of relieving another employee in case of sickness or when a breakdown in machinery occurs or when life or property is in imminent danger.
(3) A person, corporation, agent, manager, employer, employee, contestant, or participant who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished for the first offense by a fine of not less than $50. For a second offense, the person or entity shall be punished by a fine of not less than $100 or more than $500 or by imprisonment in the county jail for not less than 90 days or more than 6 months, or both. For a third or subsequent offense, the person or entity shall be punished by a fine of $500 and by imprisonment in the county jail for a term of 6 months. Each day's violation of this section constitutes a separate offense within the meaning of this section.
History: (1), (2)En. Sec. 1, Ch. 21, L. 1941; Sec. 41-1133, R.C.M. 1947; (3)En. Sec. 2, Ch. 21, L. 1941; Sec. 41-1134, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1133, 41-1134; amd. Sec. 1507, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 5. The Employment Agency Act (Repealed) › Part 1. General Provisions (Repealed) › 39-5-101. Repealed

39-5-101. Repealed.
Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 430, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1417.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 5. The Employment Agency Act (Repealed) › Part 1. General Provisions (Repealed) › 39-5-102. Repealed

39-5-102. Repealed.
Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 430, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1418; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 156, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 25, Ch. 397, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 33, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 483, L. 1987.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 5. The Employment Agency Act (Repealed) › Part 1. General Provisions (Repealed) › 39-5-103. Repealed

39-5-103. Repealed.
Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.
History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 430, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1423(1); amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 483, L. 1987.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 5. The Employment Agency Act (Repealed) › Part 1. General Provisions (Repealed) › 39-5-104. Repealed

39-5-104. Repealed.
Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.
History: En. Sec. 22, Ch. 430, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1438(1).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 5. The Employment Agency Act (Repealed) › Part 1. General Provisions (Repealed) › 39-5-105. Repealed

39-5-105. Repealed.
Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.
History: En. Sec. 22, Ch. 430, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1438(2).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 5. The Employment Agency Act (Repealed) › Part 2. Licensing (Repealed) › 39-5-201. Repealed

39-5-201. Repealed.
Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.
History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 430, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1424.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 5. The Employment Agency Act (Repealed) › Part 2. Licensing (Repealed) › 39-5-202. Repealed

39-5-202. Repealed.
Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.
History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 430, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1426; amd. Sec. 26, Ch. 397, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 483, L. 1987.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 5. The Employment Agency Act (Repealed) › Part 2. Licensing (Repealed) › 39-5-203. Repealed

39-5-203. Repealed.
Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.
History: En. Sec. 13, Ch. 430, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1429; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 483, L. 1987.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 5. The Employment Agency Act (Repealed) › Part 2. Licensing (Repealed) › 39-5-204. Repealed

39-5-204. Repealed.
Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.
History: En. Sec. 14, Ch. 430, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1430; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 483, L. 1987.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 5. The Employment Agency Act (Repealed) › Part 2. Licensing (Repealed) › 39-5-205. Repealed

39-5-205. Repealed.
Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.
History: En. Sec. 22, Ch. 430, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1438(3); amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 483, L. 1987.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 5. The Employment Agency Act (Repealed) › Part 2. Licensing (Repealed) › 39-5-206. Repealed

39-5-206. Repealed.
Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.
History: En. Sec. 9, Ch. 430, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 237, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1425; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 483, L. 1987.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 5. The Employment Agency Act (Repealed) › Part 2. Licensing (Repealed) › 39-5-207. Repealed

39-5-207. Repealed.
Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.
History: En. Sec. 17, Ch. 430, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1433(1).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 5. The Employment Agency Act (Repealed) › Part 2. Licensing (Repealed) › 39-5-208. Repealed

39-5-208. Repealed.
Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.
History: En. Sec. 11, Ch. 430, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1427.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 5. The Employment Agency Act (Repealed) › Part 2. Licensing (Repealed) › 39-5-209. Repealed

39-5-209. Repealed.
Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.
History: En. Sec. 12, Ch. 430, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1428; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 483, L. 1987.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 5. The Employment Agency Act (Repealed) › Part 3. Contracts, Fees, and General Operation of Business (Repealed) › 39-5-301. Repealed

39-5-301. Repealed.
Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 430, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1419(part); amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 483, L. 1987.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 5. The Employment Agency Act (Repealed) › Part 3. Contracts, Fees, and General Operation of Business (Repealed) › 39-5-302. Repealed

39-5-302. Repealed.
Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.
History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 430, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1420.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 5. The Employment Agency Act (Repealed) › Part 3. Contracts, Fees, and General Operation of Business (Repealed) › 39-5-303. Repealed

39-5-303. Repealed.
Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 430, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1421(part); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 365, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 339, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 483, L. 1987.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 5. The Employment Agency Act (Repealed) › Part 3. Contracts, Fees, and General Operation of Business (Repealed) › 39-5-304. Repealed

39-5-304. Repealed.
Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.
History: En. Sec. 17, Ch. 430, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1433(4).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 5. The Employment Agency Act (Repealed) › Part 3. Contracts, Fees, and General Operation of Business (Repealed) › 39-5-305. Repealed

39-5-305. Repealed.
Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.
History: En. Sec. 17, Ch. 430, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1433(3).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 5. The Employment Agency Act (Repealed) › Part 3. Contracts, Fees, and General Operation of Business (Repealed) › 39-5-306. Repealed

39-5-306. Repealed.
Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.
History: En. Sec. 17, Ch. 430, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1433(5).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 5. The Employment Agency Act (Repealed) › Part 3. Contracts, Fees, and General Operation of Business (Repealed) › 39-5-307. Repealed

39-5-307. Repealed.
Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.
History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 430, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 237, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1422.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 5. The Employment Agency Act (Repealed) › Part 3. Contracts, Fees, and General Operation of Business (Repealed) › 39-5-308. Repealed

39-5-308. Repealed.
Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.
History: (1)En. Sec. 15, Ch. 430, L. 1971; Sec. 41-1431, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 17, Ch. 430, L. 1971; Sec. 41-1433, R.C.M. 1947; (3)En. Sec. 5, Ch. 430, L. 1971; Sec. 41-1421, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1421(part), 41-1431, 41-1433(2); amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 483, L. 1987.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 5. The Employment Agency Act (Repealed) › Part 3. Contracts, Fees, and General Operation of Business (Repealed) › 39-5-309. Repealed

39-5-309. Repealed.
Sec. 4, Ch. 365, L. 1981.
History: En. 41-1431.1 by Sec. 1, Ch. 237, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1431.1(1), (2).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 5. The Employment Agency Act (Repealed) › Part 3. Contracts, Fees, and General Operation of Business (Repealed) › 39-5-310. Repealed

39-5-310. Repealed.
Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.
History: En. Sec. 17, Ch. 430, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1433(7); amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 365, L. 1981.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 5. The Employment Agency Act (Repealed) › Part 3. Contracts, Fees, and General Operation of Business (Repealed) › 39-5-311. Repealed

39-5-311. Repealed.
Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.
History: (1), (2)En. 41-1431.1 by Sec. 1, Ch. 237, L. 1975; Sec. 41-1431.1, R.C.M. 1947; (3)En. Sec. 16, Ch. 430, L. 1971; Sec. 41-1432, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1431.1(3), 41-1432; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 365, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 483, L. 1987.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 5. The Employment Agency Act (Repealed) › Part 3. Contracts, Fees, and General Operation of Business (Repealed) › 39-5-312. Repealed

39-5-312. Repealed.
Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.
History: En. Sec. 17, Ch. 430, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1433(6).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 5. The Employment Agency Act (Repealed) › Part 4. Investigations and Enforcement (Repealed) › 39-5-401. Repealed

39-5-401. Repealed.
Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.
History: (1), (2)En. Sec. 7, Ch. 430, L. 1971; Sec. 41-1423, R.C.M. 1947; (3)En. Sec. 3, Ch. 430, L. 1971; Sec. 41-1419, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1419(part), 41-1423(2), (3); amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 483, L. 1987.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 5. The Employment Agency Act (Repealed) › Part 4. Investigations and Enforcement (Repealed) › 39-5-402. Repealed

39-5-402. Repealed.
Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.
History: En. 41-1434.1 by Sec. 4, Ch. 237, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1434.1; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 483, L. 1987.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 5. The Employment Agency Act (Repealed) › Part 4. Investigations and Enforcement (Repealed) › 39-5-403. Repealed

39-5-403. Repealed.
Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.
History: En. Sec. 18, Ch. 430, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1434; amd. Sec. 27, Ch. 397, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 483, L. 1987.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 5. The Employment Agency Act (Repealed) › Part 4. Investigations and Enforcement (Repealed) › 39-5-404. Repealed

39-5-404. Repealed.
Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.
History: En. Sec. 19, Ch. 430, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1435; amd. Sec. 28, Ch. 397, L. 1979.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 5. The Employment Agency Act (Repealed) › Part 4. Investigations and Enforcement (Repealed) › 39-5-405. Repealed

39-5-405. Repealed.
Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.
History: En. Sec. 20, Ch. 430, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1436; amd. Sec. 29, Ch. 397, L. 1979.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 5. The Employment Agency Act (Repealed) › Part 4. Investigations and Enforcement (Repealed) › 39-5-406. Repealed

39-5-406. Repealed.
Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.
History: En. Sec. 21, Ch. 430, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1437.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 6. Apprenticeship › Part 1. General Provisions › 39-6-101. Duties of department -- definitions

39-6-101. Duties of department -- definitions.
(1) The department shall:
(a) encourage and promote the making of apprenticeship agreements conforming to the standards established by or in accordance with this chapter;
(b) register apprenticeship agreements that are in the best interests of the apprenticeship and conform to the standards established by or in accordance with this chapter;
(c) keep a record of apprenticeship agreements and, taking into consideration performance of the agreement, issue certificates of completion of apprenticeship;
(d) terminate or cancel any apprenticeship agreements in accordance with the provisions of the agreements;
(e) provide assistance for the development of on-the-job training programs in nonapprenticeable occupations;
(f) establish standards for apprenticeship agreements in conformity with the provisions of this chapter;
(g) use the standard prevailing wage rate for construction services, as defined in 18-2-401, for a prevailing wage rate district as provided in 18-2-411 as a base on which an apprenticeship wage is calculated pursuant to 39-6-108 for apprentices;
(h) adopt rules necessary to carry out the intent and purposes of this chapter; and
(i) perform other duties that may be required by federal regulations, provided that the federal regulations are not in conflict with this chapter.
(2) At least once every 2 years, the department shall report on its activities and findings to the governor and, as provided in 5-11-210, to the legislature. The department shall also make the report available to the public.
(3) For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:
(a) "Apprentice" means a worker employed to learn a skilled occupation under a written apprenticeship agreement registered with the department.
(b) "Department" means the department of labor and industry.
History: Ap.p. Sec. 2, Ch. 149, L. 1941; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 183, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 160, L. 1963; Sec. 41-1202, R.C.M. 1947; Ap.p. Sec. 1, Ch. 149, L. 1941; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 99, L. 1947; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 183, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 160, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 439, L. 1975; Sec. 41-1201, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1201(b), 41-1202(1) thru (4); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 272, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 33, Ch. 112, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 538, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 15, L. 2013.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 6. Apprenticeship › Part 1. General Provisions › 39-6-102. Powers of department

39-6-102. Powers of department.
(1) The department may accept from the federal government or any agency of the federal government or from any state agency any funds made available to carry out the activities and purposes of the department under this chapter. The department may use the funds for the purposes for which the funds are made available.
(2) The department may act to bring about the settlement of differences arising out of the apprenticeship agreement if the differences cannot be adjusted locally or in accordance with the established occupational procedure.
History: (1)En. Sec. 1, Ch. 149, L. 1941; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 99, L. 1947; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 183, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 160, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 439, L. 1975; Sec. 41-1201, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 2, Ch. 149, L. 1941; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 183, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 160, L. 1963; Sec. 41-1202, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1201(c), 41-1202(part(5)); amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 15, L. 2013.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 6. Apprenticeship › Part 1. General Provisions › 39-6-103. Responsibilities of state and local boards responsible for vocational education

39-6-103. Responsibilities of state and local boards responsible for vocational education.
Related and supplemental instruction for apprentices, coordination of instruction with job experiences, and the selection and training of teachers and coordinators for such instruction shall be the responsibility of state and local boards responsible for vocational education.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 149, L. 1941; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 183, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 160, L. 1963; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1202(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 39. Labor › Chapter 6. Apprenticeship › Part 1. General Provisions › 39-6-104. Local and state joint apprenticeship committees

39-6-104. Local and state joint apprenticeship committees.
(1) The department may approve local or state joint apprenticeship committees in any occupation or group of occupations in cities or trade areas whenever the apprentice training needs of the occupation or group of occupations justifies establishment of a committee.
(2) The local or state joint apprenticeship committees must be composed of an equal number of employer and employee representatives chosen from names submitted by the respective local or state employer and employee organizations in the occupation or group of occupations. For an occupation or group of occupations in which there is no bona fide employer or employee organization, the joint committee must be composed of persons known to represent the interests of employers and of persons known to represent the interests of employees or the department may approve a state joint apprenticeship committee or act itself as the joint committee for the occupation or group of occupations.
(3) Subject to the review of the department and in accordance with the standards established by this chapter and by the department, a committee shall devise standards for apprenticeship agreements and provide the assistance necessary for their operation in the respective occupations and localities.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 149, L. 1941; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1203; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 15, L. 2013.