1. (1) The legislature finds and declares that economic development is a public purpose. The purpose of the big sky economic development program is to assist in economic development for Montana that will:

   1. (a) create good-paying jobs for Montana residents;
   2. (b) promote long-term, stable economic growth in Montana;
   3. (c) retain or expand existing businesses;
   4. (d) provide a better life for future generations through greater economic growth and prosperity in Montana; and
   5. (e) encourage workforce development.
2. (2) As provided in 30-20-206, manufacturing ammunition components is a qualified economic development purpose.

History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 588, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 104, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 460, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 440, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 636, L. 2023.