Cal. Civ. Code § 37.111.101
37.111.101 DEFINITIONS
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In addition to those definitions contained in 50-51-102 , MCA, the following definitions apply to this subchapter: (1) "Bedding" means a mattress, box springs, mattress cover, mattress pad, sheets, pillow slip, pillow, pillow cover, blanket, comforter, quilt, duvet, and bedspread. (2) "Building authority" means the Department of Labor and Industry Building Codes Program, or its local authorized agent. (3) "Establishment" has the meaning provided for under 50-51-102 , MCA. For the purpose of this subchapter, establishment does not include a "bed and breakfast," "guest ranch," or "outfitting and guide facility." (4) "Fire authority" means the state fire marshal or the state fire marshal's authorized agent. (5) "Fixture" means a shower, bathtub, toilet, toilet seat, urinal, handwashing sink, kitchen sink, janitor sink, dishwashing sink, and all exposed plumbing integral to them. (6) "Guest" means each person using any provided services such as a bed or bathing facility within any unit of an establishment. (7) "License" means a written document issued by the department authorizing the operation of an establishment. (8) "Local regulatory authority" means the local board of health, local health officer, local sanitarian, or other authorized representative of the local government having jurisdiction. (9) "Sanitarian" means the person who is qualified under Title 37, chapter 40, part 3, MCA, and represents the health officer. (10) "Sanitize" means the application of a 100 to 200 parts per million (ppm) solution of household bleach, approximately 5% by weight, for at least ten seconds. (11) "Shock disinfection" means an application of a chemical disinfectant to a water supply in order to kill all microorganisms. The chemical disinfectant is usually chlorine at a concentration much stronger than allowed in potable water, or another method approved by the local regulatory authority. (12) "Sleeping accommodation" means the provision of sleeping quarters where the linen service or housekeeping service are provided by management or by the guests under the direct supervision of management. Sleeping accommodation does not include a place of residency subject to the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act of 1977, Title 70, chapter 24, MCA. (13) "Wastewater treatment system" means a system that receives wastewater for purposes of treatment, storage, or disposal. The term includes public wastewater conveyance systems, wastewater systems, and all wastewater disposal methods described in Department of Environment Quality Circulars DEQ-2 and DEQ-4.
Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.101 establishes the working vocabulary for Montana's lodging establishment regulations, defining terms like 'bedding,' 'fixture,' 'guest,' and 'sanitize' that appear throughout the subchapter. Notably, the definition of 'sleeping accommodation' explicitly excludes residential tenancies governed by Montana's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act of 1977, meaning these rules apply to transient lodging rather than long-term rental housing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of hotels, motels, and similar lodging establishments in Montana should be familiar with the precise definitions set out in Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.101, as terms like 'bedding,' 'fixture,' and 'sanitize' carry specific regulatory meanings that govern day-to-day compliance obligations. Compliant operators generally ensure that their properties hold a valid 'license' as defined here and coordinate with the appropriate 'local regulatory authority,' 'building authority,' and 'fire authority' as those bodies are identified in this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.101 clarifies that its rules apply to transient lodging establishments, not to residential rental housing covered by Montana's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act of 1977 (Title 70, chapter 24, MCA). Tenants in long-term rental arrangements who have questions about which rules govern their housing situation may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or local housing authority for general guidance.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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