69-3-1604. Commission rulemaking. (1) The commission shall adopt rules that guide the Montana energy impact assistance bond and financing order processes in accordance with this part.

(2) The rules must establish:

(a) guidelines that are consistent with the objectives in 69-3-1602 for:

(i) meeting Montana's electricity supply resource needs; and

(ii) managing the portfolio of electricity supply resources.

(b) minimum filing requirements for applications filed pursuant to this part; and

(c) penalties for failure to comply with 69-3-1616.

(3) The commission may adopt any other rules necessary to:

(a) govern its proceedings and procedures for the filing, investigation, and hearing of applications submitted in accordance with this part; and

(b) implement the provisions of this part.