Montana Code 90-9-311. General criteria underlying loans and grants
90-9-311. General criteria underlying loans and grants. The council may make a loan or grant only if the council determines that:
Terms Used In Montana Code 90-9-311
- Council: means the Montana agriculture development council established in 2-15-3015. See Montana Code 90-9-103
- State: means the state of Montana. See Montana Code 90-9-103
(1)the loan or grant is consistent with the findings and purposes of this chapter because it primarily adds value to Montana’s agricultural products;
(2)the project for which the loan or grant is made has prospects for achieving commercial success given the current personnel, experience, and resources of the applicant;
(3)the project for which the loan or grant is made is anticipated to create new jobs or retain existing jobs in the state;
(4)the loan or grant is primarily intended to be used for processing or adding value to agricultural products produced or potentially produced in the state; and
(5)the applicant has a management structure that allows the council to reasonably conclude that the applicant will comply with ongoing reporting requirements and postdisbursement monitoring activities established by the council.