Administrative Rules of Montana Department 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Here’s a clear overview of Department 1 – GENERAL PROVISIONS within the Montana Administrative Rules (ARM), which sets the foundational principles and structure for the ARM system:
🧭 Department 1 – General Provisions (ARM §§ 1.1.101 – 1.4.109)
Montana’s ARM begins with Department 1, covering all statewide rules that relate to rulemaking procedures, definitions, formatting standards, and administrative structure. These rules are grouped into several chapters and subchapters, including the important Chapter 1.4 – Model Rules.
✅ Key Example: Rule 1.4.102 – Administrative Rules – General Structure
This rule outlines how all Montana administrative rules must be formatted and structured: (regulations.justia.com)
Numerical Identifier: Each rule has a three-part number (Title.Chapter.Subchapter.Rule). Example: Rule 44.23.501
“44”: title number (agency)
“23”: chapter number
“5”: subchapter
“01”: individual rule
Naming: Rules need a concise catch‑phrase summarizing their content.
Format Standards: Drafted in outline form following the Secretary of State’s style guidelines.
Style Guide: Written according to the Gregg Reference Manual (11th ed.), which is officially adopted by reference. (regulations.justia.com)
Amended into effect March 2024; became effective June 22, 2024. (casetext.com)
🔍 Structure of Department 1
Chapter 1.1 – General rule procedural provisions: Basic guidelines and legal framework.
Chapter 1.2 & 1.3: [Likely cover public participation, filing procedures etc.]
Chapter 1.4 – Model Rules: Includes subchapters:
Subchapter 1.4.1 – General provisions (e.g. Rule 1.4.102)
Subchapter 1.4.2 – Agency rulemaking requirements (Rule 1.4.101)
Subchapter 1.4.3 – Register publication and submission standards
and so on, through Rule 1.4.109. (casetext.com, regulations.justia.com, casetext.com)
🏛 Purpose & Context
Purpose: Ensures a consistent, transparent framework for drafting, citing, formatting, and organizing all administrative rules across Montana agencies.
Legal Authority: Rules derive their structure and style from the APA (Montana’s Administrative Procedure Act, MCA Title 2, Ch. 4) and delegated authority. (regulations.justia.com)
🎯 Summary
| Area | Content |
|---|---|
| Scope | ARM’s foundational rules (§§ 1.1.101–1.4.109) |
| Notable Rule | Rule 1.4.102 – Covers numbering, naming, formatting, and style |
| Effectiveness | As of June 22, 2024; current through March 7, 2025 |
| Authority | APA (MCA Title 2, Ch. 4) and Secretary of State guidelines |
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