Administrative Rules of Montana Department 14 - GOVERNOR
Here’s an improved overview of Montana Administrative Rules (ARM), Title 14 – Department 14: Governor, current through early July 2025:
🏛️ Structure of ARM Title 14 (Department 14 – Governor)
Based on official ARM sources:
| Chapter | Title & Description |
|---|---|
| 14.1 | RESERVED |
| 14.2 | RESERVED |
| 14.3 | RESERVED |
| 14.4 | Office of Economic Development (Subchapter 14.4.1) (regulations.justia.com, sosmt.gov) |
| 14.5 | RESERVED |
| 14.6 | Sage Grouse Stewardship (Subchapter 14.6.1 – Act) |
| 14.7 | RESERVED |
| 14.8 | Energy Shortages (Subchapters 14.8.1–14.8.4) |
🔍 Notable Chapters & Content
Chapter 14.4 – Office of Economic Development
This chapter outlines the Governor’s role and responsibilities in promoting economic development across Montana. (Text specifics weren't readily available online—check official ARM site for detailed language.)
Chapter 14.6 – Sage Grouse Stewardship
This implements the Montana Greater Sage‑Grouse Stewardship Act, featuring:
Definitions (e.g. “Agency,” “HQT,” “Mitigation Hierarchy”) (regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu)
Rules governing habitat monitoring, mitigation tools, and oversight processes.
Chapter 14.8 – Energy Shortages
Covers state procedures and policies for managing declared energy or fuel shortages, coordinated by the Governor—split across multiple subchapters (14.8.1–14.8.4).
📚 How to Access Full Text & Updates
ARM Title 14 online – Browse chapters via Justia or [LII/Cornell] (law.cornell.edu, law.cornell.edu, regulations.justia.com).
Official ARM site (rules.mt.gov) – Select Department 14 – Governor. (rules.mt.gov)
Subscription/PDF access – ARM Title 14 (single-title download) costs $25 through the Secretary of State’s site. (sosmt.gov, sosmt.gov)
✅ Next Steps
Would you like me to fetch the full text of any rule, e.g., sage grouse definitions (14.6.101), energy shortage protocols (14.8.*), or the Office of Economic Development rules?
I can also review recent Montana Administrative Register notices — proposed or adopted amendments to Title 14 — and share hearing dates or comment windows.
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