Montana Code Annotated 2009

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     37-1-401. Uniform regulation for licensing programs without boards -- definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply:
     (1) "Complaint" means a written allegation filed with the department that, if true, warrants an injunction, disciplinary action against a licensee, or denial of an application submitted by a license applicant.
     (2) "Department" means the department of labor and industry provided for in 2-15-1701.
     (3) "Investigation" means the inquiry, analysis, audit, or other pursuit of information by the department, with respect to a complaint or other information before the department, that is carried out for the purpose of determining:
     (a) whether a person has violated a provision of law justifying discipline against the person;
     (b) the status of compliance with a stipulation or order of the department;
     (c) whether a license should be granted, denied, or conditionally issued; or
     (d) whether the department should seek an injunction.
     (4) "License" means permission in the form of a license, permit, endorsement, certificate, recognition, or registration granted by the state of Montana to engage in a business activity or practice at a specific level in a profession or occupation governed by:
     (a) Title 37, chapter 35, 72, or 73; or
     (b) Title 50, chapter 39, 74, or 76.
     (5) "Profession" or "occupation" means a profession or occupation regulated by the department under the provisions of:
     (a) Title 37, chapter 35, 72, or 73; or
     (b) Title 50, chapter 39, 74, or 76.

     History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 481, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 111, Ch. 483, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 21, Ch. 410, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 18, Ch. 11, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 502, L. 2007.

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