13-37-101. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following definitions apply:
(1) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of political practices created by 13-37-102.
(2) "Public office" has the meaning provided in 13-1-101.
(3) "Recusal" means disqualification from a matter by reason of prejudice or conflict of interest.
(4) "Relative" means a family member who is within the second degree of consanguinity or affinity to the commissioner.
History: En. 23-4796 by Sec. 3, Ch. 365, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 23-4796; amd. Sec. 19, I.M. No. 85, approved Nov. 4, 1980; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 479, L. 2005.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 37. Control of Campaign Practices
Part 1. Commissioner of Political Practices
13-37-102. Creation of office -- nomination -- appointment -- removal
13-37-105. Impeachment and prosecution of commissioner
13-37-107. Commissioner of political practices -- qualifications
13-37-108. Commissioner of political practices -- restrictions
13-37-109. and 13-37-110 reserved
13-37-111. Investigative powers and duties -- recusal
13-37-112. Personnel and budget
13-37-113. Hiring of attorneys -- prosecutions
13-37-115. Orders of noncompliance
13-37-117. Commissioner to provide forms, manuals, and election laws
13-37-118. Information voluntarily supplied
13-37-119. Availability of information
13-37-121. Inspection of statements and reports -- issuance of orders of noncompliance
13-37-122. Judicial review of orders of noncompliance
13-37-123. Examination of reports after election
13-37-124. Consultation and cooperation with county attorney
13-37-125. Powers of county attorney to investigate
13-37-126. Names not to appear on ballot
13-37-127. Withholding of certificates of nomination or election
13-37-128. Cause of action created
13-37-129. Liability and disposition of fines
13-37-130. Limitation of action