Montana Code 90-1-160. Purpose
90-1-160. Purpose. The purposes of 90-1-160 through 90-1-164 and 90-1-167 through 90-1-169 are to:
Terms Used In Montana Code 90-1-160
- 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)assist the state and local governments in identifying, protecting, and promoting heritage and cultural tourism resources;
(2)further support local preservation programs and encourage participation in the Montana historical society Montana-certified local government program, provided for in 90-1-168;
(3)enhance the ability of localities and agencies to exhibit and advertise the heritage and cultural tourism resources of the state;
(4)stimulate business investment, assist in retaining existing small businesses, and promote new businesses related to heritage and cultural tourism;
(5)strengthen the local tax base;
(6)create employment opportunities for the people of the state; and
(7)generally enhance the economic viability of communities and regions of the state.