Rule 1.4.102 - ADMINISTRATIVE RULES - GENERAL STRUCTURE(1) Every rule must be assigned a name or catchphrase and a three-part numerical identifier, with each part separated by a decimal point. For example, if a rule is numbered 44.23.501: * "44" represents the title number assigned to the department or agency;
* "23" represents the chapter number;
* "5" (the first one or two digits in the third part) represents the subchapter number; and
* "01" (the last two digits) represents the individual rule number.
(a) The entire number is referred to as the rule number. When a Montana administrative rule is referred to in a rulemaking notice or in rule text, it shall be cited as "ARM (rule number)". For example, "ARM 44.23.501".(b) The name or catchphrase assigned to a rule must be a short phrase which summarizes the contents of a rule.(2) Each rule is broken down into sections and subsections which cover a single idea. Each rule must be drafted in an outline form using the format standards developed by the Secretary of State to ensure consistency.(3) For capitalization, hyphenation, punctuation, and grammar requirements, refer to the Gregg Reference Manual. The Secretary of State adopts and incorporates by reference the Gregg Reference Manual, 11th edition, which sets forth rules of style, grammar, and usage. A copy of the manual may be obtained from McGraw Hill on their website at mheducation.com.NEW, 2024 MAR p. 1472, Eff. 6/22/2024AUTH: 2-4-306, 2-4-311, 2-15-401, MCA; IMP: 2-4-306, 2-4-311, MCA