{"data":{"id":"us-mt/37-1-401--2","jurisdiction":"us-mt","citation":"37-1-401","heading":"(Effective July 1, 2031) Uniform regulation for licensing programs without boards -- definitions.","body":"As used in this part, the following definitions apply:\n(1) \"Complaint\" means a written allegation filed with the department that, if true, warrants an injunction, disciplinary action against a licensee, or denial of an application submitted by a license applicant.\n(2) \"Department\" means the department of labor and industry provided for in 2-15-1701.\n(3) \"Investigation\" means the inquiry, analysis, audit, or other pursuit of information by the department, with respect to a complaint or other information before the department, that is carried out for the purpose of determining:\n(a) whether a person has violated a provision of law justifying discipline against the person;\n(b) the status of compliance with a stipulation or order of the department;\n(c) whether a license should be granted, denied, or conditionally issued; or\n(d) whether the department should seek an injunction.\n(4) \"License\" means permission in the form of a license, permit, endorsement, certificate, recognition, or registration granted by the state of Montana to engage in a business activity or practice at a specific level in a profession or occupation governed by:\n(a) Title 37, chapter 16, 40, 45, 55, 56, 60, 72, or 73; or\n(b) Title 50, chapter 6, 39, 74, or 76.\n(5) \"Profession\" or \"occupation\" means a profession or occupation regulated by the department under the provisions of:\n(a) Title 37, chapter 16, 40, 45, 49, 55, 56, 60, 72, or 73; or\n(b) Title 50, chapter 6, 39, 74, or 76.","path":["TITLE 37. PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS","CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS","Part 4. Uniform Regulations for Licensing Programs Without Boards"],"source_url":"https://mca.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0370/chapter_0010/part_0040/section_0010/0370-0010-0040-0010.html","current_through":"Montana Code Annotated 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:53:40Z","sha256":"bb0c927e820e211132241205486f4c60717890d5202f8738e8fcb81654c6a90a","source_id":"us-mt","stale":false,"prev":"us-mt/37-1-401","next":"us-mt/37-1-402"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}