1. (1) The commission shall adopt rules that guide the Montana energy impact assistance bond and financing order processes in accordance with this part.

2. (2) The rules must establish:

   1. (a) guidelines that are consistent with the objectives in 69-3-1602 for:

      1. (i) meeting Montana's electricity supply resource needs; and
      2. (ii) managing the portfolio of electricity supply resources.
   2. (b) minimum filing requirements for applications filed pursuant to this part; and
   3. (c) penalties for failure to comply with 69-3-1616.

3. (3) The commission may adopt any other rules necessary to:

   1. (a) govern its proceedings and procedures for the filing, investigation, and hearing of applications submitted in accordance with this part; and
   2. (b) implement the provisions of this part.

History: En. Sec. 19, Ch. 442, L. 2019.