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Administrative Rules
The Department of Justice develops rules by which it implements state law. The department accepts public comment on proposed rules, which are then filed with the Secretary of State's Office. That office publishes and distributes the final administrative rules adopted by state agencies, available online at Administrative Rules of Montana and Montana Administrative Register.
Department of Justice rules are found in Title 23 of the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM):
- Organizational Rule
- Procedural Rules
- Board of Crime Control
- Certification of Public Advantage for Health Care
- Consumer Protection, Office of
- Crime Victims Compensation
- Criminal Investigation, Division of
- Forensic Science Division
- Gambling Control Division
- Highway Patrol Division
- Motor Vehicle Division
- Public Safety Officer Standards and Training
- Tobacco Product Reserve Fund Act
Proposed Rules
Interested Persons
To receive notice of proposed rules relating to department legislation or a particular division or subject area, fill out the Request for Notice of Rulemaking by an Interested Person form and return it to the Rule Reviewer.
| Division | Proposed Rule | Hearing Date | Comments Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Protection Office | Notice of Proposed Amendment, MAR Notice 23-19-211 (PDF) - In the matter of the amendment of ARM 23.19.1001, regarding consumer debt management license fee | No hearing | June 25, 2009 |
| Gambling | Notice of Proposed Adoption and Amendment, MAR Notice 23-16-210 (PDF) - In the matter of the adoption of NEW RULE I concerning associated gambling business license, NEW RULE II, concerning approval of variations of standard bingo cards, and the amendment of ARM 23.16.202, 23.16.401, 23.16.1245, 23.16.1716, 23.16.1914, 23.16.1915, 23.16.1916, 23.16.1916A, 23.16.2001, and 23.16.2602, concerning credit play, card dealer licenses, card room contractors license requirements, sports tab game seller license, distributor licenses, route operator licenses, manufacturer licenses, accounting system vendor licenses, manufacturer of illegal gambling devices license, and raffle record keeping requirements | July 2, 2009 at 9 a.m. | July 9, 2009 |
| Law Enforcement Academy | Notice of Proposed Amendment, MAR Notice 23-12-209 (PDF) - In the matter of the proposed amendment of ARM 23.12.1201 through 23.12.1207, concerning attendance at MLEA, and ARM 23.12.1412 and 23.12.1414, concerning performance criteria at MLEA | May 7, 2009 at 1 p.m. | May 17, 2009 |
Recently Adopted Rules
| Division | Rule | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| Law Enforcement Academy | Notice of Amendment, MAR Notice 23-12-209 (PDF) – In the matter of the amendment of ARM 23.12.1201 through 23.12.1207, concerning attendance at MLEA, and ARM 23.12.1412 and 23.12.1414, concerning performance criteria at MLEA | May 29, 2009 |
Declaratory Rulings
People who need to know whether a Department of Justice rule applies to a particular action they want to take, can ask the department for a declaratory ruling, as described in 2-4-501 of the Montana Code Annotated.
| Division | Rule | Date Adopted |
|---|---|---|
| None at this time. |
Contact the Rule Reviewer
To submit comments on proposed Department of Justice administrative rules, contact the Rule Reviewer:
Fax: (406) 444-3549
Mail:
Department of Justice
P.O. Box 201401
Helena, MT 59620-1401
Please include your name and complete mailing address.
