18-5-303. Definitions. As used in this part, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply:
     (1) "Department" means any department, division, or agency of the state of Montana.
     (2) "Small business" means a business which is independently owned and operated and which is not dominant in its field of operation. The department of administration shall establish a detailed definition by rule using, in addition to the foregoing criteria, other criteria. Small business shall further mean all business domiciled in the state of Montana or one that employs more than 50% of its total employed personnel within the boundaries of the state of Montana.
     (3) "Small business set-aside" means a purchase request for which bids are to be invited and accepted only from small businesses by a department.

     History: En. 82-1931 by Sec. 3, Ch. 204, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 82-1931.