Mont. Admin. r. 23.19.501

Current through Register Vol. 23, December 6, 2024
Rule 23.19.501 - DEFINITIONS

In addition to the terms defined in 30-14-1403, MCA, the following terms shall, unless the context otherwise indicates, have the following meanings for the purposes of this subchapter:

(1) "Act" means the Montana Telemarketing Registration and Fraud Prevention Act as set forth in Title 30, chapter 14, part 14, MCA.
(2) "Applicant" means a nonexempt seller or telemarketer applying for registration or renewal with the department.
(3) "Financial responsibility" means surety bond, certificate of deposit, cash or a government bond in the amount of $50,000.
(4) "Manager" means a person who supervises the work of a telemarketer or seller.
(5) "Nonexempt seller or telemarketer" means a seller or telemarketer as defined in 30-14-1403, MCA, who pursuant to 30-14-1405, MCA, is not exempt from the registration and bonding requirement of 30-14-1404, MCA.
(6) "Principal" means:
(a) an owner;
(b) an officer of a corporation or limited liability company;
(c) a general partner of a partnership;
(d) a sole proprietor of a sole proprietorship;
(e) a partner of a limited liability partnership;
(f) a trustee of a trust; or
(g) any other individual who controls, manages or supervises a telephone sales or operation.
(7) "Registrant" means the nonexempt seller or telemarketer registered with the department to conduct telemarketing operations in Montana.

Mont. Admin. r. 23.19.501

NEW, 2000 MAR p. 1501, Eff. 6/16/00; TRANS, from Commerce, 2001 MAR p. 1176; TRANS, from Administration, 2006 MAR p. 322, Eff. 2/10/06.

30-14-1402, MCA; IMP, 30-14-1402, 30-14-1403, MCA;