2-15-2108. Petroleum tank release compensation board. (1) There is a petroleum tank release compensation board.

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Terms Used In Montana Code 2-15-2108

  • Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Montana Code 1-1-205

(2)The board consists of seven members appointed by the governor as follows:

(a)a representative of the financial or banking industry with experience in small business or property loans;

(b)a representative of the petroleum services industry or a representative of the petroleum release remediation consultant industry;

(c)a representative of independent petroleum marketers and chain retailers;

(d)a representative of the general public;

(e)a representative of service station dealers;

(f)a representative of the insurance industry; and

(g)a person with a background in environmental regulation.

(3)The board shall elect a presiding officer.

(4)The term of membership is 3 years.

(5)Members shall serve without pay, but are entitled to reimbursement for travel, meals, and lodging while engaged in board business, as provided in 2-18-501 through 2-18-503.