15-30-169. (Temporary) Voluntary checkoff for assistance to persons suffering from end-stage renal disease. (1) Each individual taxpayer who is required to file an income tax return under Title 15, chapter 30, may contribute to a program to provide financial assistance to persons suffering from end-stage renal disease by marking the appropriate box on the state income tax return.
     (2) The department shall include on each Montana state individual income tax return form a clear and conspicuous provision by which the taxpayer may indicate a contribution to the Montana end-stage renal disease program. The provision must be in substantially the following form:
     Montana end-stage renal disease program funding. Check the appropriate blank if you wish to contribute, in addition to your existing tax liability, ___$5, ___$10, or ___(specify an amount) to fund a program to provide financial assistance to persons suffering from end-stage renal disease. If a joint return, check the appropriate blank if your spouse wishes to contribute, in addition to your existing tax liability, ___$5, ___$10, or ___(specify an amount) for the same purpose.
     (3) Money received under this section, after the department has deducted the administrative charge provided for in 15-30-153, must be deposited in the account established by 50-44-103 to provide financial assistance to persons suffering from end-stage renal disease. (Terminates on occurrence of contingency--sec. 5, Ch. 535, L. 2005.)

     History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 535, L. 2005.