13-37-501 . Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply: (1) "Entity" means a partnership, association, limited liability company, joint venture, corporation, or any other legal or commercial organization, or a combination of entities. (2) "Foreign national" means: (a) a government of a foreign country; (b) a political party of a foreign country; (c) an entity located outside of the United States unless that entity: (i) is organized under or created under federal law, state law, or the law of another place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States; and (ii) has its principal place of business within the United States; (d) an entity that: (i) is organized under the laws of a foreign country; or (ii) has its principal place of business in a foreign country; (e) an individual who is not lawfully admitted for the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant in accordance with immigration laws and who is not: (i) a citizen of the United States; or (ii) a person who, though not a citizen of the United States, owes permanent allegiance to the United States; and (f) any U.S. entity that is wholly or majority owned by any foreign national, unless: (i) the entity employs individuals who pay income tax to the state of Montana and the entity pays property taxes to a taxing authority in the state of Montana; or (ii) (A) any contribution or expenditure it makes derives entirely from funds generated by the U.S. entity's U.S. operations; and (B) all decisions concerning the contribution or expenditure are made by individuals who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, except for setting overall budget amounts.
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