(1) For purposes of this rule, "state officer" means elected officials, including candidates for statewide or state district offices, state district court candidates, Supreme Court candidates, department directors, or anyone appointed to fill any of these offices, 2-2-106, MCA.

(2) All state officers must file a business disclosure statement, as provided in 2-2-106, MCA.

(a) Each candidate for a statewide election or a state office elected from a district must file a business disclosure statement within five days of the time that the candidate files for office.

(3) For additional rule requirements, see ARM 44.10.621.