Mont. Code Ann. § 41-5-113
Restrictions on use of funds
41-5-113 . Restrictions on use of funds. (1) Funds available to a judicial district under 41-5-130 , 41-5-132 , or 41-5-2012 may not be used to:
(a) pay salary, benefits, or training costs of a federal, state, or county employee;
(b) purchase items for a federal, state, or county agency that the agency would normally provide for its employees;
(c) support a program or service previously paid for by another source, except as provided in subsection (2); or
(d) construct or remodel a physical structure.
(2) Available funds may be used to support a program providing direct services to youth that was previously funded through grant money if the program's demonstrated outcomes resulted in a reduction in out-of-home placements.
(3) A judicial district shall comply with state procurement laws when expending available funds.