As used in this part, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply:

1. (1) "Broadcasting" means any application of communication technologies to deliver live or delayed programming to a viewing audience, including but not limited to over-the-air television broadcasts, cable television, and the streaming of audio or video signals over the internet.
2. (2) "Division" means the legislative services division provided for in 5-11-111.
3. (3) "Gavel-to-gavel coverage" means that any broadcast of legislative or administrative proceedings is activated when the presiding officer of a floor session or a committee meeting calls the body to order and is deactivated on adjournment.

4. (4) "Operator" means:

   1. (a) a private, nonprofit organization exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code; or
   2. (b) a public or private Montana institution of higher education that has a program related to video production or broadcast or a related field.

History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 557, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 257, L. 2013; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 183, L. 2017.