Administrative Rules of Montana Department 8 - COMMERCE
Here’s an enhanced overview of Department 8 – COMMERCE within the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM):
🏢 Department 8 – COMMERCE
This Department encompasses rules related to the Department of Commerce and its divisions. Key chapters include:
Chapter 8.1 – Organizational Rule
Chapter 8.2 – Department Rules (Subchapters 8.2.1–8.2.5), including environmental policy under MEPA (regulations.justia.com)
Chapters 8.3, 8.5, 8.7, etc. – RESERVED
Multiple boards transferred to Labor & Industry (Title 24)—e.g., architects, barbers, plumbing, etc. (regulations.justia.com)
Chapter 8.11 – Licensed Addiction Counselors Program
Chapter 8.22 – Board of Horse Racing
Continued through:
Chapter 8.115 – Public Contractors
Chapter 8.119 – Montana Promotion Division
Chapter 8.120 – Montana Health Facility Authority
Chapter 8.124 – Video Gaming Control Bureau
Chapter 8.127 – Montana State Lottery
Chapter 8.128 – Burial Preservation Board (regulations.justia.com)
📌 Highlight: Chapter 8.2 – Department Rules
Within Chapter 8.2, Subchapter 8.2.3 covers the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA), including definitions and rulemaking procedures for environmental impact analysis (rules.mt.gov).
⚙️ Example: Addiction Counselor Licensing (Chapter 8.11)
Rule 8.11.110 – Application Procedures (ARM 8.11.110) outlines licensing eligibility, application steps, statutory authority, and notes its transfer to Title 24, effective in 2008 (law.cornell.edu).
📚 Summary Table
| Chapter | Topic |
|---|---|
| 8.1 | Departmental organization |
| 8.2 | Department-level rules (incl. MEPA) |
| 8.11 | Licensed Addiction Counselors |
| 8.115 | Public Contractors |
| 8.119–8.128 | Various divisions/programs (Tourism, Lottery, Gaming, Burial, etc.) |
📖 How to Explore More
Search ARM.gov or Justia/Cornell for specific rules (e.g., “ARM 8.2.303” for MEPA terms) (regulations.justia.com, rules.mt.gov).
Secretary of State ARM portal offers official, up‑to‑date texts (sosmt.gov).
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