1. (1) Authority for the adoption of these rules is given to the department under 53-1-203 , MCA. All rules adopted for fair hearings are in accordance with the following:

   1. (a) section 46-23-421 , MCA,
   2. (b) section 46-23-1023 , MCA.

Authorizing statute(s): 2-4-201, 53-1-203, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 46-23-421, 46-23-1023, 53-30-229, MCA

History: NEW, Eff. 1/2/77; AMD, 1988 MAR p. 387, Eff. 2/26/88.