Montana Title 50. Health and Safety § 50-2-117. Appointment of local health officer by department when not made by local health board

(1) If a local health board does not appoint a health officer, the department may appoint a health officer 30 days after notification in writing has been given to the local health board.

(2) A health officer appointed by the department has the same authority as a health officer appointed by a local health board.