§ 44-4-1202 . Purpose--definitions

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44-4-1202 . Purpose--definitions

(1) The legislature declares that driving in Montana upon a way of this state open to the public is a privilege, not a right. A driver who wishes to enjoy the benefits of this privilege must accept the corresponding responsibilities.

(2) The legislature further declares that the purpose of this part is:

(a) to protect the public health and welfare by reducing the number of people on Montana's highways who drive under the influence of alcohol or dangerous drugs; and

(b) to strengthen the pretrial and posttrial options available to prosecutors and judges in responding to repeat DUI offenders.

(3) As used in this part, the following definitions apply:

(a) “Department” means the department of justice provided for in 2-15-2001.

(b) “Sobriety program” or “program” means the 24/7 sobriety program established in 44-4-1203.

(c) “Testing” means a procedure for determining the presence and level of alcohol or a dangerous drug, as defined in 50-32-101, in an individual's blood, breath, or urine and includes any combination of the use of breath testing, drug patch testing, urinalysis, or continuous or transdermal alcohol monitoring.