39-71-2603: Definitions.

As used in this part, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply:

(1) "Board" means the board of directors of the Montana self-insurers guaranty fund.

(2) "Fund" means the Montana self-insurers guaranty fund established pursuant to 39-71-2609.

(3) "Insolvent private self-insurer" means an employer:

(a) (i) that is unable to pay workers' compensation claims because:

(A) it has been determined to be insolvent by a court of competent jurisdiction; or

(B) bankruptcy proceedings have been instituted by or against it; or

(ii) whose claims are not being paid on its behalf; and

(b) whose security has been exhausted pursuant to 39-71-2108.

(4) "Member" means an employer bound by compensation plan No. 1 that participates in the Montana self-insurers guaranty fund.

(5) "Private self-insurer" means a private employer bound by compensation plan No. 1 that has secured the payment of workers' compensation claims pursuant to 39-71-2101.