DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY

STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the adoption of New Rules I through III relating to licensure of professional employer organizations

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NOTICE OF ADOPTION

 

TO: All Concerned Persons

 

            1. On December 26, 2013, the Department of Labor and Industry (department) published MAR Notice No. 24-38-280 regarding the public hearing on the proposed adoption of the above-stated rules, at page 2380 of the 2013 Montana Administrative Register, Issue No. 24.

 

            2. On January 16, 2014, a public hearing was held on the proposed adoption of the above-stated rules in Helena. Several comments were received by the January 24, 2014, deadline.

 

            3. The department has thoroughly considered the comments received. A summary of the comments and the department's responses are as follows:

 

            COMMENTS: The department received several comments in support of the proposed new rules regarding licensure of professional employer organizations (PEO). The commenters indicated that the new rules support the statutes well, and help clarify the PEO licensure processes for both department staff and applicants.

 

            RESPONSE: The department appreciates all comments received during the rulemaking process and agrees that the new rules will serve to answer questions on PEO licensure, and better facilitate the licensure process.

 

            4. The department has adopted NEW RULE I (ARM 24.38.101), NEW RULE II (ARM 24.38.105), and NEW RULE III (ARM 24.38.111) exactly as proposed.

 

 

 

/s/ DARCEE L. MOE                                 /s/ PAM BUCY

Darcee L. Moe                                         Pam Bucy, Commissioner

Rule Reviewer                                          DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY

 

 

            Certified to the Secretary of State March 31, 2014