76-13-903. Definitions, MCA

Montana Code Annotated 2025

TITLE 76. LAND RESOURCES AND USE

CHAPTER 13. TIMBER RESOURCES

Part 9. Prescribed Fire Manager Certification and Liability

Definitions

76-13-903. Definitions. For the purposes of this part, the following definitions apply:

(1) "Certified prescribed fire manager" means a person who has successfully completed a prescribed fire manager certification program approved by the department and who is in good standing with the department.

(2) "Department" means the department of natural resources and conservation provided for in 2-15-3301.

(3) "Prescribed fire" means an intentionally set fire that meets specific predefined land management objectives and that is done under specific weather conditions, in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and policies.

History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 635, L. 2025.