(1) Format of arguments and rebuttals:
- (a) The argument must be of a uniform typesetting; use of oversize or undersize type is prohibited.
- (b) Use of graphics, tables, or graphs is prohibited.
- (c) Use of columns is prohibited.
- (d) Bold, italics, and underlined words are acceptable.
- (e) Hyphenated words will be counted as one word.
- (f) A number such as 303 will be counted as one word; however, three hundred and three will be counted as four words.
- (g) Arguments submitted for publication in the VIP must be limited to 500 words; arguments in excess of this limit will only be printed through the 500th word. Rebuttals submitted for publication in the VIP must be limited to 250 words; rebuttals in excess of this limit will only be printed through the 250th word.
Authorizing statute(s): 13-27-401, MCA
Implementing statute(s): 13-27-406, 13-27-407, MCA
History: NEW, 1993 MAR p. 3064, Eff. 12/24/93; AMD, 2008 MAR p. 1329, Eff. 6/27/08.