37.41.130    SERVICE CONTINUATION BY DIVISION

(1) If the division terminates funding under ARM 37.41.122, it shall:

(a) notify the administration on aging;

(b) provide a plan for the continuity of services in the planning and service area; and

(c) designate a new area agency in the planning and service area.

(2) The division may, for a period up to 180 days after its final notice to withdraw designation of an area agency:

(a) perform the responsibilities of the area agency; and

(b) assign the responsibilities of the area agency to another agency in the planning and service area.

History: Sec. 53-5-606, MCA; IMP, Sec. 53-5-602 and 53-5-604, MCA; NEW, 1980 MAR p. 1100, Eff. 3/28/80; READOPT, 1983 MAR p. 740, Eff. 7/1/83; TRANS, from Dept. of SRS, 1987 MAR p. 1492, Eff. 7/1/87; TRANS, from DFS, 1998 MAR p. 2279.