Mont. Code Ann. § 2-4-309
(2013)

Rulemaking authority for laws not yet effective -- rule not effective until law effective

Unless otherwise provided in the statute, an agency may proceed with rulemaking under this chapter after the enactment of a statute to be implemented by rule, but a rule may not become effective prior to the effective date of the statute.

History:
En. Sec. 1, Ch. 185, L. 2001 (SB 8 - Waterman, Mignon (D) SD 26)