# Mont. Code Ann. § 37-1-401: 37-1-401 Uniform regulation for licensing programs without boards -- definitions

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mont. Code Ann. § 37-1-401
- **Heading:** 37-1-401 Uniform regulation for licensing programs without boards -- definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Montana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MT Code / Title 37 / Chapter 1 / Part 4 / Section 37-1-401

## Text

37-1-401 . (Temporary) Uniform regulation for licensing programs without boards -- definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply:

(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.

(2) "Department" means the department of labor and industry provided for in 2-15-1701 .

(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:

(a) whether a person has violated a provision of law justifying discipline against the person;

(b) the status of compliance with a stipulation or order of the department;

(c) whether a license should be granted, denied, or conditionally issued; or

(d) whether the department should seek an injunction.

(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:

(a) Title 37, chapter 2, part 6;

(b) Title 37, chapter 16, 40, 45, 55, 56, 60, 72, 73[, or 77]; or

(c) Title 50, chapter 6, 39, 74, or 76.

(5) "Profession" or "occupation" means a profession or occupation regulated by the department under the provisions of:

(a) Title 37, chapter 2, part 6;

(b) Title 37, chapter 16, 40, 45, 49, 55, 56, 60, 72, 73[, or 77]; or

(c) Title 50, chapter 6, 39, 74, or 76. (Terminates June 30, 2031--sec. 10, Ch. 628, L. 2023; bracketed language in subsections (4)(b) and (5)(b) terminates December 31, 2030--sec. 10, Ch. 597, L. 2025.)

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