§ 5-11-1102

5-11-1102. Definitions. As used in this part, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply: (1) 'Broadcasting' means any application of communication technologies to deliver live or delayed programming to a viewing audience, including but not limited to over-the-air television broadcasts, cable television, and the streaming of audio or video signals over the internet. (2) 'Division' means the legislative services division provided for in 5-11-111. (3) 'Gavel-to-gavel coverage' means that any broadcast of legislative or administrative proceedings is activated when the presiding officer of a floor session or a committee meeting calls the body to order and is deactivated on adjournment. (4) 'Operator' means: (a) a private, nonprofit organization exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code; or (b) a public or private Montana institution of higher education that has a program related to video production or broadcast or a related field. History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 557, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 257, L. 2013; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 183, L. 2017.