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Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.7 - FIRE PREVENTION AND INVESTIGATION BUREAU (TRANSFERRED TO CHAPTER 12) › Subchapter 23.7.1 - Fire Safety › Rule 23.7.152 - LICENSE FEE (IS HEREBY REPEALED) (REPEALED)

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Sec.
					 50-3-102
					 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 50-3-102
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.7 - FIRE PREVENTION AND INVESTIGATION BUREAU (TRANSFERRED TO CHAPTER 12) › Subchapter 23.7.1 - Fire Safety › Rule 23.7.153 - DUTY TO REPORT EMPLOYEES AND LOCATION CHANGE (IS HEREBY REPEALED) (REPEALED)

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Sec.
					 50-3-102(2)(a)
					 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 50-39-101
					 et seq. MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.7 - FIRE PREVENTION AND INVESTIGATION BUREAU (TRANSFERRED TO CHAPTER 12) › Subchapter 23.7.1 - Fire Safety › Rule 23.7.154 - SERVICE TAGS

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This Rule has been transferred to
				  23.12.430
50-3-102,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 50-3-102,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.7 - FIRE PREVENTION AND INVESTIGATION BUREAU (TRANSFERRED TO CHAPTER 12) › Subchapter 23.7.1 - Fire Safety › Rule 23.7.155 - RED TAGS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) (REPEALED)

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
Sec.
					 50-3-102
					 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 50-3-102
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.7 - FIRE PREVENTION AND INVESTIGATION BUREAU (TRANSFERRED TO CHAPTER 12) › Subchapter 23.7.1 - Fire Safety › Rule 23.7.156 - PROOF OF MANUFACTURER AUTHORIZATION AND INSURANCE (IS HEREBY REPEALED) (REPEALED)

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
Sec.
					 50-3-102
					 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 50-3-102
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.7 - FIRE PREVENTION AND INVESTIGATION BUREAU (TRANSFERRED TO CHAPTER 12) › Subchapter 23.7.1 - Fire Safety › Rule 23.7.157 - EQUIPMENT REQUIRED (REPEALED)

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
Sec.
					 50-3-102
					 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 50-3-102
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.7 - FIRE PREVENTION AND INVESTIGATION BUREAU (TRANSFERRED TO CHAPTER 12) › Subchapter 23.7.1 - Fire Safety › Rule 23.7.158 - LICENSE LIMITATIONS (REPEALED)

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
Sec.
					 50-3-102
					 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 50-3-102
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.7 - FIRE PREVENTION AND INVESTIGATION BUREAU (TRANSFERRED TO CHAPTER 12) › Subchapter 23.7.1 - Fire Safety › Rule 23.7.159 - RENEWAL OF LICENSE OR ENDORSEMENT

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This Rule has been transferred to
				  8.19.116
Sec.
					 50-3-102(2)
					 MCA; IMP, , Sec.
					 50-39-101
					 through 107 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.7 - FIRE PREVENTION AND INVESTIGATION BUREAU (TRANSFERRED TO CHAPTER 12) › Subchapter 23.7.1 - Fire Safety › Rule 23.7.160 - RULES RELATING TO THE BUILDING CODE

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This Rule has been transferred
2-4-201(2),
					 52-4-201(1),
					 MCA; IMP,
					 50-3-103(2),
					 50-39-107,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.7 - FIRE PREVENTION AND INVESTIGATION BUREAU (TRANSFERRED TO CHAPTER 12) › Subchapter 23.7.2 - Fireworks › Rule 23.7.201 - RETAIL FIREWORKS SALE

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This Rule has been transferred to
				  23.12.501
50-3-102(3),
					 MCA; IMP,
					 50-3-102(3),
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.7 - FIRE PREVENTION AND INVESTIGATION BUREAU (TRANSFERRED TO CHAPTER 12) › Subchapter 23.7.2 - Fireworks › Rule 23.7.202 - FIREWORKS REPACKAGING, STORAGE, AND SHIPPING

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This Rule has been transferred to
				  23.12.502
50-3-102(3),
					 MCA; IMP,
					 50-3-102(3),
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.7 - FIRE PREVENTION AND INVESTIGATION BUREAU (TRANSFERRED TO CHAPTER 12) › Subchapter 23.7.2 - Fireworks › Rule 23.7.203 - OUTDOOR DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS

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This Rule has been transferred to
				  23.12.503
50-3-102(3),
					 50-37-107,
					 50-37-108,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 50-3-102(3),
					 50-37-107,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.7 - FIRE PREVENTION AND INVESTIGATION BUREAU (TRANSFERRED TO CHAPTER 12) › Subchapter 23.7.2 - Fireworks › Rule 23.7.204 - GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED FOR PUBLIC DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
This Rule has been transferred to
				  23.12.504
50-3-102,
					 50-3-103,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 50-37-108,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.7 - FIRE PREVENTION AND INVESTIGATION BUREAU (TRANSFERRED TO CHAPTER 12) › Subchapter 23.7.3 - Uniform Fire Code › Rule 23.7.301 - ADOPTION OF NFPA 1 UNIFORM FIRE CODE

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This Rule has been transferred to
				  23.12.601
50-3-102,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 50-3-103,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.7 - FIRE PREVENTION AND INVESTIGATION BUREAU (TRANSFERRED TO CHAPTER 12) › Subchapter 23.7.3 - Uniform Fire Code › Rule 23.7.302 - ADMINISTRATION

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This Rule has been transferred to
				  23.12.602
50-3-102,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 50-3-103,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.7 - FIRE PREVENTION AND INVESTIGATION BUREAU (TRANSFERRED TO CHAPTER 12) › Subchapter 23.7.3 - Uniform Fire Code › Rule 23.7.303 - ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS

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This Rule has been transferred to
				  23.12.603
50-3-102,
					 50-61-102,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 50-3-102,
					 50-61-102,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.7 - FIRE PREVENTION AND INVESTIGATION BUREAU (TRANSFERRED TO CHAPTER 12) › Subchapter 23.7.3 - Uniform Fire Code › Rule 23.7.304 - GENERAL

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
This Rule has been transferred to
				  23.12.604
50-3-102,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 50-3-103,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.7 - FIRE PREVENTION AND INVESTIGATION BUREAU (TRANSFERRED TO CHAPTER 12) › Subchapter 23.7.3 - Uniform Fire Code › Rule 23.7.305 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY USES (IS HEREBY REPEALED) (REPEALED)

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
50-3-102,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 50-3-103,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.7 - FIRE PREVENTION AND INVESTIGATION BUREAU (TRANSFERRED TO CHAPTER 12) › Subchapter 23.7.3 - Uniform Fire Code › Rule 23.7.306 - PROCESSES

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
This Rule has been transferred to
				  23.12.605
50-3-102,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 50-3-102,
					 50-3-103,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.7 - FIRE PREVENTION AND INVESTIGATION BUREAU (TRANSFERRED TO CHAPTER 12) › Subchapter 23.7.3 - Uniform Fire Code › Rule 23.7.307 - EQUIPMENT (IS HEREBY REPEALED) (REPEALED)

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
50-3-102,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 50-3-103,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.7 - FIRE PREVENTION AND INVESTIGATION BUREAU (TRANSFERRED TO CHAPTER 12) › Subchapter 23.7.3 - Uniform Fire Code › Rule 23.7.308 - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
This Rule has been transferred to
				  23.12.606
50-3-102,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 50-3-102,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.7 - FIRE PREVENTION AND INVESTIGATION BUREAU (TRANSFERRED TO CHAPTER 12) › Subchapter 23.7.3 - Uniform Fire Code › Rule 23.7.309 - FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) (REPEALED)

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
50-3-102,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 50-3-102,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.7 - FIRE PREVENTION AND INVESTIGATION BUREAU (TRANSFERRED TO CHAPTER 12) › Subchapter 23.7.3 - Uniform Fire Code › Rule 23.7.310 - STANDARDS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) (REPEALED)

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50-3-102,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 50-3-103,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.8 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU › Subchapter 23.8.1 - Statewide Emergency Telephone System › Rule 23.8.101 - NEXT GENERATION 9-1-1 TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS AND BASELINE PRINCIPLES

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(1) The department adopts the Montana
				Statewide 9-1-1 Plan Project - NG 9-1-1 Uniform Standards Document dated March
				13, 2020, to establish standards to be used in the design and transition to
				next generation 9-1-1.
(2) The
				department adopts the Baseline Next Generation 9-1-1 Principles dated March 13,
				2020, as principles to guide development and implementation of a next
				generation core services system (NGCS) and a statewide emergency services
				Internet protocol (IP) network (ESInet) that is compliant with the National
				Emergency Numbers Association's (NENA) Detailed Functional and Interface
				Standards for the NENA i3 Solution.
(3) The documents referenced in (1) and (2)
				may be viewed at https://sitsd.mt.gov/Governance/Boards-Councils/ 9-1-1. Copies
				may be obtained from the Department of Administration, State Information
				Technology Services Division offices located at 125 North Roberts Street,
				Helena, Montana 59620.
AUTH:
					 10-4-108,
					 MCA; IMP:
					 10-4-107,
					 MCA
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.8 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU › Subchapter 23.8.2 - Public Safety Answering Point Certification, Funding, and Monitoring › Rule 23.8.201 - DEFINITIONS

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(1) "Certified PSAP" means a local or tribal
				government entity that hosts a public safety answering point certified by the
				department as provided in ARM 2.13.304.
(2) "Local government" means the same as
				defined in
				7-11-1002(2),
				MCA.
(3) "PSAP" means a public
				safety answering point as defined in
				10-4-101,
				MCA.
(4) "PSAP certification
				requirements" means the requirements of Title 10, chapter 4, MCA, and ARM Title
				2, chapter 13, subchapter 3.
(5)
				"Tribal government" means any one of the seven federally recognized tribal
				governments of Montana and the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa
				Indians.
AUTH:
					 10-4-108,
					 MCA; IMP:
					 10-4-305,
					 MCA
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.8 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU › Subchapter 23.8.2 - Public Safety Answering Point Certification, Funding, and Monitoring › Rule 23.8.202 - PSAP CERTIFICATION

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(1) A local or
				tribal government entity that hosts a PSAP qualifies as a certified PSAP when
				it:
(a) operates a 9-1-1 system meeting the
				minimum requirements under
				10-4-103,
				MCA;
(b) first receives all
				emergency wireline and wireless voice calls from persons requesting emergency
				services in the PSAP's service area; and
(c) verifies it meets the PSAP certification
				requirements by applying with and being approved by the department.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.8 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU › Subchapter 23.8.2 - Public Safety Answering Point Certification, Funding, and Monitoring › Rule 23.8.203 - APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION

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(1) An
				applicant for certification shall submit an application on a form prescribed by
				the department. Applications may be found on the department's website at
				sitsd.mt.gov/PublicSafetyCommunications.
(2) The application must be complete and must
				include the following:
(a) a declaration
				signed by an official authorized to act on behalf of the local or tribal
				government entity submitting the application that the applicant meets the
				requirements of ARM 2.13.304(1) and will operate in accordance with the PSAP
				certification requirements; and
(b)
				a copy of any agreement required under (3) or (4).
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.8 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU › Subchapter 23.8.2 - Public Safety Answering Point Certification, Funding, and Monitoring › Rule 23.8.204 - CERTIFICATION PROCESS

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(1) The department
				shall review applications for certification to determine whether the applicant
				has met the PSAP certification requirements.
(2) If an applicant meets the PSAP
				certification requirements, the department shall issue a written determination,
				and the certified PSAP may begin receiving payments under
				10-4-305,
				MCA.
(3) If an application for PSAP
				certification is not approved, the department shall send the applicant written
				notice of any application deficiencies and PSAP certification requirements that
				were not met.
(4) The applicant
				shall have 90 days from the date of the notice to correct deficiencies and
				demonstrate compliance. Except as provided in (5) or (6), if an applicant has
				not corrected deficiencies and demonstrated compliance with PSAP certification
				requirements within 90 days, the department shall:
(a) deny the application or grant conditional
				PSAP certification; and
(b)
				provide the applicant notice and an opportunity for
				hearing.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.8 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU › Subchapter 23.8.2 - Public Safety Answering Point Certification, Funding, and Monitoring › Rule 23.8.205 - DECERTIFICATION AND FUNDING REDUCTION

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(1) The
				department may determine a certified PSAP is not in compliance with PSAP
				certification requirements if a certified PSAP:
(a) is not in compliance with any of the
				requirements of Title 10, chapter 4, MCA, or ARM Title 2, chapter 13,
				subchapter 3;
(b) uses or
				distributes funds for any purpose other than those identified in ARM 2.13.314;
				(
(c) does not timely comply with
				department requirements; or
(d) has
				not timely provided information requested by the department.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.8 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU › Subchapter 23.8.2 - Public Safety Answering Point Certification, Funding, and Monitoring › Rule 23.8.206 - ALLOCATION OF FUNDS

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(1) Funds in the
				account for fees collected for 9-1-1 services under
				10-4-201,
				MCA, must be allocated as provided in
				10-4-305,
				MCA.
(2) Each certified PSAP must
				receive an allocation of the total quarterly balance of the 9-1-1 systems
				account equal in proportion to the quarterly share received by the local or
				tribal government entity that hosted the PSAP during state fiscal year
				2017.
(3) The department maintains
				a list of the quarterly share received by local or tribal government entities
				that hosted PSAPs during the state's 2017 fiscal year. The list can be found on
				the department's website at sitsd.mt.gov/PublicSafetyCommunications.
AUTH:
					 10-4-108,
					 MCA; IMP:
					 10-4-107,
					 10-4-201,
					 10-4-305,
					 MCA
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.8 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU › Subchapter 23.8.2 - Public Safety Answering Point Certification, Funding, and Monitoring › Rule 23.8.207 - ALLOWABLE USES OF FUNDS

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(1) Funds
				distributed to a certified PSAP from the 9-1-1 systems account established by
				10-4-304,
				MCA, may be used by the certified PSAP for 9-1-1 purposes for any of the uses
				set out in the department's February 13, 2018, list of allowable uses, adopted
				by reference in this rule. The list is available on the department's website at
				sitsd.mt.gov/PublicSafetyCommunications.
(2) If items, services, or personnel are used
				or employed for a purpose other than the 9-1-1 system, the department shall
				allocate funds based on the cost attributable only to the 9-1-1 system. A
				certified PSAP shall:
(a) advise the
				department that items, services, or personnel are used or employed for a
				purpose other than the 9-1-1 system;
(b) calculate the cost of the items,
				services, or personnel attributable to the 9-1-1 system and provide the
				calculation and cost to the department; and
(c) provide information verifying the use and
				calculation upon request by the department.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.8 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU › Subchapter 23.8.2 - Public Safety Answering Point Certification, Funding, and Monitoring › Rule 23.8.208 - REPORTING, MONITORING, AND RECORDKEEPING

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(1) On or before April 1, a certified PSAP
				shall submit an annual report documenting the status of payments received by
				the certified PSAP from the 9-1-1 systems account in a form prescribed by the
				department. The annual report must document all transactions including
				distributions, expenditures, and the amount of any funds held in reserve
				directly attributable to payments received from the 9-1-1 systems account
				during the preceding years.
(2) The
				department shall monitor transactions to ensure payments received from the
				9-1-1 systems account are used as provided in ARM 2.13.314. The department may
				determine a certified PSAP is not in compliance with PSAP certification
				requirements if funds are not used as provided in ARM 2.13.314.
(3) The department may audit transactions
				involving payments received from the 9-1-1 systems account and may request
				information and records necessary to determine whether a certified PSAP is
				compliant with PSAP certification requirements.
(4) A certified PSAP shall keep and maintain
				records regarding all transactions involving payments received from the 9-1-1
				systems account, including, at minimum, the following:
(a) annual revenue and expenditure
				report(s);
(b) general ledger
				report(s) (i.e., detailed ledger queries); and
(c) supporting documentation (i.e., invoices)
				for each expenditure that verifies that an expenditure is allowable.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.8 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU › Subchapter 23.8.3 - 9-1-1 Grant Program › Rule 23.8.301 - GRANT PROGRAM DEFINITIONS

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(1) " 9-1-1 grant
				account" means the account established in
				10-4-304(2)(b),
				MCA.
(2) "Certified PSAP" means the
				same as ARM
				2.13.301(1).
(3) "Department's website" means the website
				sitsd.mt.gov/Governance/Boards-Councils/ 9-1-1 maintained by the department for
				the State Information Technology Services Division's Public Safety
				Communications Bureau.
(4) "Private
				telecommunications provider" means a provider as defined in
				10-4-101(15),
				MCA.
AUTH:
					 10-4-108,
					 MCA; IMP:
					 10-4-101,
					 10-4-304,
					 10-4-306,
					 MCA
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.8 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU › Subchapter 23.8.3 - 9-1-1 Grant Program › Rule 23.8.302 - ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS

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(1) The
				following may apply for grants as provided in
				10-4-306,
				MCA:
(a) private telecommunications
				providers; and
(b) certified
				PSAPs.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.8 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU › Subchapter 23.8.3 - 9-1-1 Grant Program › Rule 23.8.303 - APPLICATION FOR GRANTS

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(1) An applicant
				for grant funds shall submit an application on a form approved by the
				department in consultation with the 9-1-1 Advisory Council. The application
				form is available on the department's website. In fiscal year 2020 and
				thereafter, grants will be awarded on a prospective basis.
(2) On or before September 30 each year, the
				department shall determine and provide public notice of the amount of grant
				funds available.
(3) The
				department shall provide notice on its website that it is accepting grant
				applications. Grant applications must be received by the department within 60
				days of the posted notice. The department shall post notice of the application
				deadline on its website.
(4) The
				department shall make final grant awards within 90 days of receiving the 9-1-1
				Advisory Council's recommendations.
AUTH:
					 10-4-108,
					 MCA; IMP:
					 10-4-106,
					 10-4-306,
					 MCA
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.8 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU › Subchapter 23.8.3 - 9-1-1 Grant Program › Rule 23.8.304 - APPLICANT PRIORITY AND CRITERIA FOR AWARDING GRANTS

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(1) The department, in consultation with the
				9-1-1 Advisory Council, shall apply the applicant priority in
				10-4-306(3),
				MCA.
(2) When evaluating eligible
				applications for grant funding, after applying the preference in
				10-4-306(3),
				MCA, the department, in consultation with the 9-1-1 Advisory Council, may
				consider:
(a) completeness and effectiveness
				of the application . The application must be complete and fully address the
				requirements in the application form and clearly describe the fulfillment of
				grant award criteria;
(b) the
				extent to which the application supports planning, implementation, operation,
				or maintenance of 9-1-1 systems, 9-1-1 services, or both as provided by
				10-4-306(2),
				MCA;
(c) support for the project
				demonstrated by letters of support from private telecommunications providers,
				local governments, public safety answering points, and emergency services
				agencies;
(d) project duration. The
				department may prioritize projects that require two years or less to
				complete;
(e) number of
				applications submitted. The department may prioritize applicants that submit
				one application over applicants that submit multiple applications in a single
				grant application cycle;
(f) cost
				estimate detail. The department may prioritize applications that include a
				detailed cost estimate, with supporting documentation, that provide a clear
				justification for the grant funds requested;
(g) equipment and system life cycle. The
				department may prioritize applications to replace equipment and systems that
				are at or near end of life or support;
(h) proportion of grant funding requested.
				The department may prioritize applications that request less than 33% of the
				total amount of grant funding available during the grant cycle; and
(i) support in the statewide 9-1-1 plan. The
				department may prioritize applications that address needs identified in the
				statewide 9-1-1 plan.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.8 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU › Subchapter 23.8.3 - 9-1-1 Grant Program › Rule 23.8.305 - GRANT REPORTING, MONITORING, AND RECORDKEEPING

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(1)
				Grant award recipients shall provide the department quarterly progress reports.
				If a grant award recipient provides the department progress reports more often
				than quarterly, the recipient need not provide the quarterly report.
(2) The department may audit transactions
				involving funds received from the 9-1-1 grant account and may request
				information and records necessary to determine whether an expenditure complies
				with these rules.
(3) A grant
				award recipient shall keep and maintain records regarding all transactions for
				which the recipient received grant funding, including, at a minimum, supporting
				documentation (e.g., invoices) for each expenditure that verifies an
				expenditure is allowable under the terms of the grant award and
				10-4-306,
				MCA.
(4) A grant award recipient
				shall maintain the records described in (3) for a period of five years
				following grant expiration. The department may determine a grant award
				recipient does not comply with these rules if records are not kept and
				maintained as provided in this rule.
(5) A grant award recipient may request
				protection from public disclosure of information subject to trade secret
				confidentiality pursuant to Montana's Uniform Trade Secrets Act by submitting a
				trade secret confidentiality affidavit in the form found on the department's
				website.
AUTH:
					 10-4-108,
					 MCA; IMP:
					 10-4-107,
					 10-4-108,
					 10-4-306,
					 MCA
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.8 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU › Subchapter 23.8.3 - 9-1-1 Grant Program › Rule 23.8.306 - PROCEDURES FOR REPAYMENT OF GRANT FUNDS

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(1) The
				department may determine a grant recipient does not comply with these rules if
				the grant recipient:
(a) is not in compliance
				with any of the requirements of Title 10, chapter 4, MCA;
(b) uses or distributes funds for any purpose
				other than those identified in the grant agreement and
				10-4-306,
				MCA; or
(c) has not timely provided
				information requested by the department.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.10 - LABORATORY OF CRIMINALISTICS BUREAU › Subchapter 23.10.1 - Controlled Substances › Rule 23.10.101 - PRECURSORS TO DANGEROUS DRUGS

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This Rule has been transferred to
				  23.12.701
50-32-401,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 50-32-401,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.10 - LABORATORY OF CRIMINALISTICS BUREAU › Subchapter 23.10.2 - REGULATION OF EPHEDRINE AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE › Rule 23.10.201 - DEFINITIONS

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This Rule has been transferred to
				  23.12.801
50-32-502,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 50-32-502,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.10 - LABORATORY OF CRIMINALISTICS BUREAU › Subchapter 23.10.2 - REGULATION OF EPHEDRINE AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE › Rule 23.10.202 - RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR CERTIFICATION

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This Rule has been transferred to
				  23.12.802
50-32-502,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 50-32-502,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.10 - LABORATORY OF CRIMINALISTICS BUREAU › Subchapter 23.10.2 - REGULATION OF EPHEDRINE AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE › Rule 23.10.203 - REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION

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This Rule has been transferred to
				  23.12.803
50-32-502,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 50-32-502,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.10 - LABORATORY OF CRIMINALISTICS BUREAU › Subchapter 23.10.2 - REGULATION OF EPHEDRINE AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE › Rule 23.10.204 - RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS

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This Rule has been transferred to
				  23.12.804
50-32-502,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 50-32-502,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.10 - LABORATORY OF CRIMINALISTICS BUREAU › Subchapter 23.10.2 - REGULATION OF EPHEDRINE AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE › Rule 23.10.205 - TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

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This Rule has been transferred to
				  23.12.805
50-32-502,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 50-32-502,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.10 - LABORATORY OF CRIMINALISTICS BUREAU › Subchapter 23.10.2 - REGULATION OF EPHEDRINE AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE › Rule 23.10.206 - AUDIT COMPLIANCE

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This Rule has been transferred to
				  23.12.806
50-32-502,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 50-32-502,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.10 - LABORATORY OF CRIMINALISTICS BUREAU › Subchapter 23.10.2 - REGULATION OF EPHEDRINE AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE › Rule 23.10.207 - FAILURE TO COMPLY

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This Rule has been transferred to
				  23.12.807
50-32-502,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 50-32-502,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.12 - DIVISION OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION › Subchapter 23.12.1 - Criminal History Records Program › Rule 23.12.101 - FINAL DISPOSITION REPORTS (REPEALED)

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Sec.
					 44-5-213(7)
					 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 44-5-213
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.12 - DIVISION OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION › Subchapter 23.12.1 - Criminal History Records Program › Rule 23.12.103 - MONTANA ARREST NUMBERING SYSTEM NUMBER TO BE ASSIGNED - CJIN

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(1) Following a custodial or felony arrest
				the arresting agency or by agreement the custodial agency shall access the
				Montana arrest numbering system (MANS) through the CJIN and have a number
				assigned to that custodial or felony arrest.
(2) Prior to release the arresting agency or
				the courts shall ensure that an individual has been fingerprinted and a MANS
				number registered on the criminal case history and final disposition report
				form.
(3) If an individual who is
				charged with a felony but has not been arrested appears before a court the
				district judge, city judge or justice of the peace shall at the time of the
				individual's first appearance inform the individual of the requirement that the
				individual submit to the appropriate law enforcement agency to be fingerprinted
				and assigned a MANS number. The individual shall submit to the law enforcement
				agency at the individual's own expense.
44-5-105,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 44-5-213,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.12 - DIVISION OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION › Subchapter 23.12.1 - Criminal History Records Program › Rule 23.12.104 - FINGERPRINT CARD

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(1) Whenever a
				person charged with a crime is fingerprinted under
				44-5-202,
				MCA, two original FBI fingerprint cards, form number FD-249, must be completed
				by the arresting agency and submitted to the department.
(2) The completion of the card must follow
				procedures provided by the department.
(3) The block identified as "state usage"
				must contain the Montana arrest numbering system (MANS) number.
(4) Arresting, custodial and judicial
				agencies may enter into agreements to designate an agency or agencies
				responsible for conveying fingerprint cards to the department.
44-5-105,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 44-5-213,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.12 - DIVISION OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION › Subchapter 23.12.1 - Criminal History Records Program › Rule 23.12.105 - CRIMINAL CASE HISTORY AND FINAL DISPOSITION REPORT

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(1) Whenever an individual charged with a
				crime is fingerprinted under
				44-5-202,
				MCA, a criminal case history and final disposition report, form number CHRP1,
				made available by the department, must be initiated by the arresting agency.
				The report form or computer program design must be in a format approved by the
				department and must include the information designated on the form.
(2) The form must be completed according to
				the procedures prescribed by the department.
(a) Before the individual is released from
				custody, the information pertaining to the individual and the initial charge(s)
				must be completed by the arresting agency and forwarded to the court of
				appropriate jurisdiction prior to the individual's initial
				appearance.
(b) The information
				pertaining to the court action and final disposition must be completed by the
				clerk of court or a similarly designated official prior to forwarding to the
				department.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.12 - DIVISION OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION › Subchapter 23.12.1 - Criminal History Records Program › Rule 23.12.106 - CUSTODIAL FINGERPRINTS

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(1) Whenever an
				individual is incarcerated in the Montana State Prison or the Women's
				Correctional Center, the Department of Corrections shall complete and submit to
				the department two FBI fingerprint cards, form number FD-249.
(2) The FBI fingerprint card must be
				completed according to the procedures prescribed by the department.
(3) The Department of Corrections shall
				notify the department regarding the inmate status on a form prescribed by the
				department or according to an automated process as agreed to by both
				departments.
44-5-105,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 44-5-213,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.12 - DIVISION OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION › Subchapter 23.12.1 - Criminal History Records Program › Rule 23.12.107 - ACCESS TO CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT TO QUALIFIED ENTITIES

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(1) A qualified
				entity shall register with the department before submitting a request for
				screening under this rule per the following conditions:
(a) each request shall be voluntary and
				conform to the requirements established in the National Child Protection Act of
				1993, as amended;
(b) the qualified
				entity shall agree to comply with state and federal law and shall so indicate
				by signing an agreement approved by the department; and
(c) the department may periodically audit
				qualified entities to ensure compliance with federal law and this
				rule.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.12 - DIVISION OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION › Subchapter 23.12.2 - Criminal Justice Information › Rule 23.12.201 - DEFINITIONS

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(1) "Criminal justice agency" means any
				state, or local government agency that performs as its principal function the
				administration of criminal justice, including a fire agency or fire marshal
				that conducts criminal investigations of fires.
(2) "Initial arrest record" means the first
				record made by a criminal justice agency indicating the facts of a particular
				person's arrest and includes:
(a) name of the
				accused;
(b) time and place of the
				arrest;
(c) location of the
				accused;
(d) pending charges
				against the accused; and
(e) any
				available information regarding bail and court appearances.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.12 - DIVISION OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION › Subchapter 23.12.2 - Criminal Justice Information › Rule 23.12.202 - PUBLIC CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION

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(1)
				Pursuant to the Criminal Justice Information Act,
				44-5-101
				through
				44-5-602,
				MCA, initial offense reports and initial arrest records are public criminal
				justice information.
44-5-105,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 44-5-103,
					 44-5-301,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.12 - DIVISION OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION › Subchapter 23.12.2 - Criminal Justice Information › Rule 23.12.203 - INITIAL OFFENSE REPORTS

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(1) Initial offense
				reports should contain the following:
(a) the
				general nature of the charges against the accused;
(b) the offense location;
(c) the name, age, and residence of the
				accused;
(d) the name of the
				victim, unless the offense charged was a sex crime; and
(e) the identity of a witness unless the
				witness has requested confidentiality.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.12 - DIVISION OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION › Subchapter 23.12.2 - Criminal Justice Information › Rule 23.12.204 - JUVENILE RECORDS

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(1) Subject to (2),
				the following juvenile records are available for public inspection:
(a) reports of preliminary
				inquiries;
(b) petitions;
(c) motions;
(d) filed pleadings;
(e) court findings;
(f) verdicts; and
(g) orders and decrees on file with the clerk
				of court.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.12 - DIVISION OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION › Subchapter 23.12.3 - Criminal Intelligence Information › Rule 23.12.301 - DEFINITIONS

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(1) "Central criminal intelligence file"
				means a computer system used for collecting, reviewing, storing, referencing,
				indexing, and disseminating criminal intelligence information, consisting of
				four current databases:
(a) "DCI/intel
				database" means a database containing information submitted by the Montana
				division of criminal investigation.
(b) "Dangerous drugs database" means a
				database containing information submitted by regional drug task forces and high
				intensity drug trafficking area task forces.
(c) "General database" means a database
				containing information submitted by persons authorized to investigate crimes in
				Montana.
(d) "Montana highway
				patrol database" means a database containing information submitted by the
				Montana highway patrol executive protection unit.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.12 - DIVISION OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION › Subchapter 23.12.3 - Criminal Intelligence Information › Rule 23.12.302 - CONTENT OF CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE FILES

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(1)
				Any entry of information in any criminal intelligence file must identify the
				suspected criminal violation of the Montana Code Annotated.
(2) Neither the central criminal intelligence
				file nor any database maintained by the criminal intelligence information
				section shall contain:
(a) an entry of
				information exclusively based on an individual or group's support for a cause
				which could be considered unpopular;
(b) an entry of information exclusively based
				on the race or ethnic background of an individual or group;
(c) an entry of information exclusively based
				on the religious or political affiliations of an individual or group;
(d) an entry of information exclusively based
				on the preferences, orientations, personal habits or predilections of an
				individual or group; and
(e) an
				entry of information exclusively based on associations between persons which
				are not criminal in nature.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.12 - DIVISION OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION › Subchapter 23.12.3 - Criminal Intelligence Information › Rule 23.12.303 - DESIGNATION OF CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION FILES FOR PURPOSES OF DETERMINING ALLOWABLE PERIOD OF RETENTION BY CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION SECTION

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(1) The criminal
				intelligence information section shall designate, based on file content, the
				length of time for which any file may be maintained.
(2) Files shall be designated and retained as
				follows:
(a) files designated as "temporary"
				shall be retained no more than two years;
(b) files designated as "permanent" shall be
				retained no more than five years. A permanent file may be retained longer than
				five years upon demonstration of a compelling reason to the criminal
				intelligence advisory council. In the event the criminal justice advisory
				council finds compelling reason to retain a file longer than five years, the
				council shall present such compelling reason to the attorney general who shall
				ultimately determine whether any particular files shall be retained;
(c) files designated as "interim" shall be
				retained no more than 60 days. An interim file may be retained longer than 60
				days upon demonstration of a compelling reason to the section supervisor. In
				the event a file designated as interim is retained longer than one year, the
				section supervisor shall demonstrate a compelling reason for retention of the
				file to the criminal intelligence advisory council. In the event the council
				finds a compelling reason to retain the file, the council shall present such
				compelling reason to the attorney general who shall ultimately determine
				whether any particular file shall be retained.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.12 - DIVISION OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION › Subchapter 23.12.3 - Criminal Intelligence Information › Rule 23.12.304 - DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE CENTRAL CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE FILE

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(1) Information
				contained in a criminal intelligence file designated as confidential shall not
				be disseminated without the express, written authorization of the person
				originally submitting the information.
(2) Information contained in a criminal
				intelligence file designated as restricted shall not be disseminated unless the
				person or agency requesting the information has demonstrated to the criminal
				intelligence information section:
(a) a
				right-to-know; and
(b) a
				need-to-know.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.12 - DIVISION OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION › Subchapter 23.12.3 - Criminal Intelligence Information › Rule 23.12.305 - PARTICIPATION OF AUTHORIZED AGENCIES WITH THE CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION SECTION AND ACCESS BY AUTHORIZED AGENCIES TO CENTRAL CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE FILES

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(1) No
				participating agency shall be granted access to information maintained by the
				criminal intelligence information section prior to approval of the agency's
				application by the criminal intelligence advisory council.
(2) The application of a participating agency
				shall include an executed criminal intelligence security agreement wherein the
				participating agency must agree to the following terms in consideration for
				information provided by the criminal intelligence information section:
(a) access to information provided by the
				criminal intelligence information section must be limited to persons within the
				participating agency demonstrating both a right-to-know and
				need-to-know;
(b) the participating
				agency must protect and preserve security of information provided and prevent
				unauthorized disclosure of information;
(c) the participating agency must agree to
				destroy any information at the request of the criminal intelligence information
				section determined by the criminal intelligence information section to be
				unreliable, misleading or obsolete;
(d) the participating agency shall maintain
				complete and accurate records of any request for information, receipt of
				information and use of information provided by the criminal intelligence
				information section to a degree where any transaction involving a request for,
				or exchange of, information may be audited at any time by the Montana
				department of justice;
(e) the
				participating agency shall provide to the criminal intelligence information
				section a complete list of the names, official assignments, birth dates and
				social security numbers of all persons within a participating agency who will
				be authorized to request or receive information from the criminal intelligence
				information section;
(f) the
				participating agency shall agree to compliance with the complete provisions of
				United States Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 28, part 23, and Title
				44, chapter 5, MCA, and any administrative rule regarding criminal intelligence
				or criminal justice information promulgated by the Montana department of
				justice.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.12 - DIVISION OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION › Subchapter 23.12.4 - Fire Safety › Rule 23.12.402 - ENFORCEMENT OF FIRE PREVENTION AND INVESTIGATION SECTION RULES

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(1) The FPIS shall administer and enforce in
				every area of the state of Montana all the provisions of the fire code and
				rules adopted pursuant thereto. The chief fire officials of each municipality,
				fire service area, or organized fire district shall have responsibility for
				enforcement of applicable fire codes within the limits of their jurisdiction,
				and shall assist the FPIS in the enforcement of laws and rules pertaining to
				fire safety in public buildings.
(2) Each local authority responsible for fire
				prevention inspections shall maintain reports of inspections performed. Fire
				prevention inspection reports shall be accessible to and provided to the FPIS
				when deemed necessary by the state fire marshal.
(3) Each official responsible for
				investigating fires shall file with the state fire marshal a fire incident
				report on each and every fire occurring within the official's jurisdiction.
				Fire incident reports must be submitted on forms downloaded, or filled out
				online, from the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) at
www.nfirs.fema.gov
. The state fire
				marshal may notify a fire department of incomplete or invalid reports for
				resubmission with complete information.
50-3-102(2),
					 MCA; IMP,
					 50-3-102,
					 50-61-102,
					 50-63-203(1),
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.12 - DIVISION OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION › Subchapter 23.12.4 - Fire Safety › Rule 23.12.403 - NOTICE OF VIOLATION

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(1) Upon
				determination by an officer of the FPIS that any person or entity is in
				violation of any provision of the fire code or any rule adopted pursuant
				thereto, the FPIS shall serve upon the person or a designated representative of
				the entity a notice of violation, as provided in
				50-61-115,
				MCA. Additionally, if the violation constitutes a fire hazard, the FPIS may
				proceed in accordance with
				50-62-102
				and
				50-62-103,
				MCA.
50-3-102(2),
					 MCA; IMP,
					 50-3-102(4),
					 50-3-103,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.12 - DIVISION OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION › Subchapter 23.12.4 - Fire Safety › Rule 23.12.404 - INTERPRETATION

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(1) Interpretations of rules adopted by the
				FPIS shall be made by the state fire marshal.
50-3-102,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 50-3-102,
					 50-61-102,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.12 - DIVISION OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION › Subchapter 23.12.4 - Fire Safety › Rule 23.12.405 - APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL FIRE INSPECTORS

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(1)
				Special fire inspectors may be appointed in accordance with this
				section.
(2) A special fire
				inspector may be appointed to conduct inspections and investigations when the
				services are deemed necessary by the Department of Justice.
(3) Qualifications for persons appointed
				special fire inspector are:
(a) Any person
				appointed special deputy state fire marshal, except for a qualified inspector
				employed by another state agency, must have a degree in fire protection
				engineering or related field from a recognized institution of higher education,
				two years' experience in fire protection, or be ICC Fire Inspector I or Fire
				Inspector II certified.
(b) An
				employee of another agency of the state of Montana may be appointed special
				fire inspector for the purpose of conducting inspections or investigations
				authorized by the FPIS, if such employee is qualified by the employing agency
				as an inspector or investigator and is approved to conduct inspections or
				investigations by the Department of Justice.