BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

OF THE STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the adoption of NEW RULES I and II pertaining to the administration of the Big Sky Film Grant Program

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NOTICE OF ADOPTION

 

TO: All Concerned Persons

 

           1. On December 22, 2023, the Department of Commerce published MAR Notice No. 8-119-206 pertaining to the public hearing on the proposed adoption of the above-stated rule at page 1772 of the 2023 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 24.

 

2.  The department has adopted the above-stated rules as proposed: NEW RULE I (8.119.401) and NEW RULE II (8.119.402).

 

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

 

Comment 1: A commenter thanked the department for its efforts regarding the Big Sky Film Grant program as well as the incentive program to bring film production work to Montana.

 

Response 1: Thank you for your comment.

 

Comment 2: A comment stated that the program has successfully run for years and has brought incredible industry and income to the community.  The commenter hopes the procedures can be worked out to continue to see film production grow.

 

Response 2: Thank you for your comment.

 

 

/s/ John Semmens                                       /s/ Mandy Rambo

John Semmens                                            Mandy Rambo

Rule Reviewer                                              Deputy Director

                                                                     Department of Commerce

 

Certified to the Secretary of State January 30, 2024.