18-5-303. (Temporary) 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 that is independently owned and operated. 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 a business domiciled in the state of Montana and 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. (Repealed effective June 30, 2003--secs. 4(2), 5(2), Ch. 271, L. 1999.)

     History: En. 82-1931 by Sec. 3, Ch. 204, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 82-1931; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 271, L. 1999.