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Administrative Laws in Montana.

Montana administrative law is governed by the Montana Administrative Procedure Act (Mont. Code Ann. § 2-4-101 et seq.), which governs rulemaking, contested cases, and judicial review of state agency action. Agencies must publish proposed rules in the Montana Administrative Register and follow notice-and-comment procedures. Contested cases are heard by agency hearing officers or the Office of Administrative Hearings. Final agency decisions are reviewable in District Court under substantial-evidence and authorized-by-law standards.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

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Key Montana Statutes

Montana Administrative Procedure ActMont. Code Ann. § 2-4-101 et seq.

Governs agency rulemaking and contested cases. Requires notice of proposed rule, comment period, and fiscal note.

Judicial ReviewMont. Code Ann. § 2-4-701 et seq.

Final agency decisions are reviewable in District Court. Standard: whether the decision is supported by substantial evidence, within the agency's authority, and not arbitrary or capricious.

Montana Administrative RegisterMont. Code Ann. § 2-4-313

Official publication of proposed and adopted agency rules. All state agency rules must be filed with the Secretary of State and published in the Register.

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Montana Secretary of State — Administrative Rules Montana State Legislature

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