(1) A local or tribal government entity that hosts a PSAP qualifies as a certified PSAP when it:
- (a) operates a 9-1-1 system meeting the minimum requirements under 10-4-103, MCA;
- (b) first receives all emergency wireline and wireless voice calls from persons requesting emergency services in the PSAP's service area; and
- (c) verifies it meets the PSAP certification requirements by applying with and being approved by the department.
- (2) A local or tribal government entity must host a certified PSAP to receive payments under 10-4-305, MCA.
Authorizing statute(s): 10-4-108, MCA
Implementing statute(s): 10-4-103, 10-4-107, 10-4-305, MCA
History: NEW, 2018 MAR p. 427, Eff. 2/24/18; AMD, 2019 MAR p. 1368, Eff. 8/24/19; TRANS, from 2.13.304, 2022 MAR p. 833, Eff. 5/28/22.