Montana Code 27-33-103. Purpose
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27-33-103. Purpose. The purpose of this part is:
Terms Used In Montana Code 27-33-103
- Compelling governmental interest: means a governmental interest of the highest order that cannot otherwise be achieved without burdening the exercise of religion. See Montana Code 27-33-104
- Exercise of religion: means the practice or observance of religion. See Montana Code 27-33-104
- Person: means any individual, association, partnership, corporation, church, religious institution, estate, trust, foundation, or other legal entity. See Montana Code 27-33-104
- 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
- State action: means the implementation or application of any law, including but not limited to state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and policies, whether statutory or otherwise, or other action by the state or a political subdivision and a local government, municipality, instrumentality, or public official authorized by law in the state of Montana. See Montana Code 27-33-104
(1)to restore the compelling governmental interest test and to guarantee its application in all cases in which the exercise of religion is substantially burdened by state action; and
(2)to provide a claim or defense to a person or persons whose exercise of religion is substantially burdened by state action.