2-15-132. Rights to property. The department or unit of a department that succeeds to all or part of the functions of an agency under a reorganization within the executive branch also succeeds to the rights to all real and personal property of that agency relating to the functions or parts of functions transferred. The property includes real property, records, office equipment, supplies, contracts, books, papers, documents, maps, appropriations, accounts within and outside of the state treasury, funds, vehicles, and all other similar property. However, the department or unit may not use or divert money in a fund or account for a purpose other than provided by law. The governor shall resolve any conflict as to the proper disposition of the property, and the governor's decision is final. This section does not apply to property owned by the federal government.
History: En. 82A-117 by Sec. 1, Ch. 272, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 358, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 82A-117; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 575, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 75, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 2. Government Structure and Administration
Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies
2-15-101. Declaration of policy and purpose
2-15-103. Policymaking authority and administrative powers of governor
2-15-104. Structure of executive branch
2-15-106. and 2-15-107 reserved
2-15-108. Gender and racial balance -- report to legislature
2-15-109. and 2-15-110 reserved
2-15-111. Appointment and qualifications of department heads
2-15-112. Duties and powers of department heads
2-15-113. Prior right of department head to agencies and records
2-15-114. Security responsibilities of departments for data
2-15-115. Notice of estimated turnaround time on application for permit or license
2-15-116. through 2-15-120 reserved
2-15-121. Allocation for administrative purposes only
2-15-122. Creation of advisory councils
2-15-123. Administratively created agencies -- prohibition
2-15-124. Quasi-judicial boards
2-15-125. Future agencies and functions
2-15-130. Compliance with Military Selective Service Act required for employment -- rulemaking
2-15-131. Rights of state personnel
2-15-135. Rights and duties under existing transactions
2-15-138. through 2-15-140 reserved
2-15-142. Guiding principles and documentation
2-15-143. Training and consultation
2-15-144. through 2-15-148 reserved