2-15-141. Definitions. As used in 2-15-141 through 2-15-143, the following definitions apply:

Terms Used In Montana Code 2-15-141

  • Department: means a principal functional and administrative entity that:

    (a)is created by this chapter within the executive branch of state government;

    (b)is one of the 20 principal departments permitted under the constitution; and

    (c)includes its units. See Montana Code 2-15-102

  • Executive branch: means the executive branch of state government referred to in Article III, section 1, and Article VI of the Montana constitution. See Montana Code 2-15-102
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201

(1)”State agency” means a department, board, or commission of the executive branch of state government.

(2)”Tribal government” means the officially recognized government of any tribe or nation.

(3)”Tribal officials” means the elected or appointed officials of a tribal government.

(4)”Tribe” means an Indian tribe that is recognized by federal law or formally acknowledged by the state.