Library Law - Laws and Rules
Constitution
Article VIII – Revenue And Finance
Section 5. Property tax exemptions.
Article X – Education And Public Lands
Section 1. Educational goals and duties.
Article XIII – General Provisions
Section 4. Code of ethics.
Laws
| Relevant Statute | |
|---|---|
| Publication and Updating of the Code—1-11-301, MCA | Outlines procedures for publication and distribution of the MCA |
| Code of Ethics -- 2-2-101, MCA | Rules of conduct and ethical requirements |
| Public Participation -- 2-3-101, MCA | Notice and Opportunity to be heard |
| Open Meetings-- 2-3-101, MCA | Procedures for conducting open meetings |
| Public Records - 2-6-1001, MCA | Management of Public Records |
| Interlocal Agreements - 7-11-1, MCA | Authorizes interlocal agreements |
| Tax Administration - 15-1, MCA | General provisions on taxation |
| Tax-Exempt Property, 15-6-2, MCA | Governmental, Charitable and Educational Categories |
| Property Tax levies, 15-10, MCA | Information on mill levies |
| Coal Severance Taxes, 15-35-1, MCA | General provisions on coal severance taxes |
| Public Libraries, 22-1-3, MCA | Authorizes creation of public libraries |
| Labor 39-2, MCA | Employment guidelines |
| Offenses against public order, 45-8, MCA | Definitions for disruptive and offensive behavior |
| Montana Telecommunications Act, 69-3-8, MCA | Encourages competition in the telecommunications industry |
Administrative Rules
| Relevant Administrative Rules | |
|---|---|
| State Library Commission - ARM 10.101 | Organizational and Procedural Rules for the State Library Commission |
| Public Library Standards – ARM 10.102.11 | Administrative Rules for Public Library Standards |
| Public Library Grants – ARM 10.102.3604 | Administrative Rules for arbitration of disputes within federations |
| Federations – ARM 10.102.51 | Administrative Rules establishing federations |
| Resource Sharing and State Aid – ARM 10.102.40 | Administrative Rules governing state aid and resource-sharing |
