Section 39-71-2609 - Establishment of fund - employer participation required(1) There is a nonprofit unincorporated legal entity, to be known as the Montana self-insurers guaranty fund, financed as provided in 39-71-2615 and 39-71-2616. The fund shall perform its functions under rules adopted by, and powers exercised through, the board established under 39-71-2604.(2) A private self-insurer shall participate as a member in the fund as a condition of the authority to self-insure in this state under 39-71-2101.En. Sec. 5, Ch. 244, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 163, L. 1991.