Montana Code Annotated 2005

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     37-48-102. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply:
     (1) "Board" means the board of private alternative adolescent residential or outdoor programs provided for in 2-15-1745.
     (2) "Department" means the department of labor and industry provided for in 2-15-1701.
     (3) (a) "Program" means a private alternative adolescent residential or outdoor program that provides a structured, private, alternative residential setting for youth who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, or learning problems and who have a history of failing in academic, social, moral, or emotional development at home or in less-structured traditional settings.
     (b) The term does not include:
     (i) any program that is required to be licensed or regulated by the state under Title 50, 52, or 53;
     (ii) recreational programs such as boy scouts, girl scouts, or 4-H clubs;
     (iii) organizations, boarding schools, or residential schools with a sole focus on academics;
     (iv) residential training or vocational programs with a sole focus on education and vocational training;
     (v) youth camps with a focus on recreation and faith-related activities; or
     (vi) an organization, boarding school, or residential school that is an adjunct ministry of a church incorporated in the state of Montana.

     History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 294, L. 2005.

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