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Montana Title 2. Government Structure and Administration § 2-1-315. Tribal regalia and objects of cultural significance--allowed at public events

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) The purpose of this section is to help further the state's recognition of the distinct and unique cultural heritage of the American Indians and the state's commitment to preserving the American Indians' cultural integrity as provided in Article X, section 1(2), of the Montana constitution.

(2) A state agency or a local government may not prohibit an individual from wearing traditional tribal regalia or objects of cultural significance at a public event.

(3) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:

(a) “Individual” means a human being regardless of age.

(b) “Local government” has the meaning provided in 2-2-102.

(c) “Public event” means an event held or sponsored by a state agency or a local government, including but not limited to an award ceremony, a graduation ceremony, or a public meeting.

(d) “State agency” has the meaning provided in 1-2-116.

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