15-31-902. Purpose.


     15-31-902. (Temporary) Purpose. (1) The purposes of this part are to enhance Montana's economy by revitalizing and expanding the motion picture and television industries and related media in Montana and to promote the growth of small businesses. The objectives of this part are to:
     (a) renew interest in Montana as a premier location for the production of motion pictures, documentaries, television programs and commercials, and magazine advertising;
     (b) encourage the creation of jobs that pay well for Montana workers and university graduates;
     (c) enhance the growth of Montana businesses that provide goods and services for these types of productions; and
     (d) help promote the tourism industry in Montana.
     (2) The objectives in subsection (1) will best be achieved by offering tax incentives to production companies for hiring Montana residents and for purchasing Montana goods and services. (Terminates January 1, 2015--sec. 17, Ch. 593, L. 2005; sec. 1, Ch. 186, L. 2009.)

     History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 593, L. 2005.