Montana Code 2-15-141. Definitions
2-15-141. Definitions. As used in 2-15-141 through 2-15-143, the following definitions apply:
Terms Used In Montana Code 2-15-141
- Department: means a principal functional and administrative entity that:
(a)is created by this chapter within the executive branch of state government;
(b)is one of the 20 principal departments permitted under the constitution; and
(c)includes its units. See Montana Code 2-15-102
- Executive branch: means the executive branch of state government referred to in Article III, section 1, and Article VI of the Montana constitution. See Montana Code 2-15-102
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201
(1)”State agency” means a department, board, or commission of the executive branch of state government.
(2)”Tribal government” means the officially recognized government of any tribe or nation.
(3)”Tribal officials” means the elected or appointed officials of a tribal government.
(4)”Tribe” means an Indian tribe that is recognized by federal law or formally acknowledged by the state.