Montana Code 39-9-303. Department to compile and update registration lists — availability — fee
39-9-303. Department to compile and update registration lists — availability — fee. (1) The department shall compile a list of all construction contractors and home inspectors registered under this chapter and update the list of construction contractors at least bimonthly and the list of home inspectors as provided by rule. The list is public information and must be available to the public upon request for a reasonable fee or posted on the department’s website.
Terms Used In Montana Code 39-9-303
- Construction contractor: means a person, firm, or corporation that:
(a)in the pursuit of an independent business, offers to undertake, undertakes, or submits a bid to construct, alter, repair, add to, subtract from, improve, move, wreck, or demolish for another a building, highway, road, railroad, excavation, or other structure, project, development, or improvement attached to real estate, including the installation of carpeting or other floor covering, the erection of scaffolding or other structures or works, or the installation or repair of roofing or siding; or
(b)in order to do work similar to that described in subsection (1)(a) upon the construction contractor's property, employs members of more than one trade on a single job or under a single building permit, except as otherwise provided. See Montana Code 39-9-102
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Department: means the department of labor and industry. See Montana Code 39-9-102
- Home inspector: means a person who performs a home inspection for compensation. See Montana Code 39-9-102
- Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
(2)The department shall inform a person, firm, or corporation whether a construction contractor or a home inspector is registered. The department shall provide the information without charge, except for a reasonable fee for any copies made.