(1) Montana statutes are referred to collectively as the Montana Code Annotated. The term "MCA" is the abbreviation for Montana Code Annotated.

(2) Section 2-3-103 , MCA directs each agency to adopt procedural rules to facilitate public participation in agency actions that are of significant interest to the public.

(3) "Agency" is defined by 2-3-102 , MCA. Note that exceptions to the term "agency" are fewer under this section than under the Montana Administrative Procedure Act, 2-4-102 , MCA.

(4) "Agency action" is defined by 2-3-102 , MCA, with exceptions listed in 2-3-112 , MCA.

(5) The term "register" refers to the Montana Administrative Register.

(6) "Sample form" is defined as a reference guide that depicts standard boilerplate language and layout for notices published in the register. An appendix of sample forms follows the text of the rules.