Montana Code 33-1-1111. How to show jurisdiction
33-1-1111. How to show jurisdiction. A person or entity may show that it is subject to the jurisdiction of another agency of this or another state or any subdivision of this state or another state or the federal government by providing the commissioner with the appropriate certificate, license, or other document issued by the other governmental agency that permits or qualifies it to provide those services. If it is not the practice of the governmental agency to issue a certificate, license, or other document establishing that the agency permits the person or entity to provide those services, the person or entity may show that it is subject to the jurisdiction of the agency by other means appropriate under the circumstances.
Terms Used In Montana Code 33-1-1111
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
- 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