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Can I offer a freemium version of my product or service in Montana? What are the requirements?

Offering Freemium Version of Product or Service in Montana

Montana does not have any specific regulations or requirements that prohibit offering a freemium version of a product or service. However, any product or service offered to customers must comply with the registration requirements and obligations of service providers, billing aggregators, and billing agents as stated in MTAR 38.5.4201 [1.1].

If the product or service involves job creation projects or economic development planning activities, it must comply with the programmable requirements stated in MTAR 8.99.918 [2.1].

If the product or service is offered by a professional employer organization or group, it must comply with the requirements of licensee as stated in MTCO 39-8-207 [3.1].

Additionally, service providers and billing aggregators must register with the Montana Public Service Commission on a form provided by the commission that is notarized and signed by two officers of the applicant as stated in MTAR 38.5.4202 [1.2].

Small businesses in Montana are regulated by the Montana Small Business Licensing Coordination Act, which aims to document and analyze current licensing requirements, fees, and procedures, recommend elimination of unnecessary licensing requirements, and recommend efficient and effective improvements in the administration and enforcement of licensing laws as stated in MTCO 30-16-101 [4.1] and MTCO 30-16-201 [5.1].

It is important to note that failure to comply with licensing requirements may result in misdemeanor charges as stated in MTCO 7-21-2310 [6.1].

Therefore, as long as the product or service complies with the relevant regulations and requirements, it can be offered as a freemium version in Montana.

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