53-1-703. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply:

Terms Used In Montana Code 53-1-703

  • Department: means the department of public health and human services. See Montana Code 53-1-703
  • 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)”Approved 2-1-1 service provider” means a public or nonprofit agency or organization designated by the department to provide 2-1-1 services.

(2)”Department” means the department of public health and human services.

(3)”2-1-1″ means the abbreviated dialing code assigned by the federal communications commission on July 21, 2000, for consumer access to community information and referral services.

(4)”2-1-1 service area” means an area of the state of Montana identified by the department as an area in which an approved 2-1-1 service provider will provide 2-1-1 services.