07/27/2021

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTI) D Case Number: PR 06-0544

PR 06-0544 JUL 27 2021 Bowen Greenwood Clerk of Suprerne Court IN RE PETITION OF GARY D. RICE FOR State of hilontana REINSTATEMENT TO ACTIVE STATUS IN THE ORDER BAR OF MONTANA

Gary D. Rice has petitioned the Court for reinstatement to active status in the State Bar olMontana. Rice was placed on inactive status on July 12, 2021, for failing to comply Nvith the Rules for Continuing Legal Education for the reporting year ending March 31, 2021. Attached to the Petition is a letter from the State Bar stating that Rice has now completed all CLE requirements for that reporting year. The Petition states that Rice is not currently subject to disciplinary proceedings and has not comrnitted any acts or omissions sanctionable under the Rules ofProfessional Conduct while on inactive status. Good cause appearing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the petition of Gary D. Rice for reinstatement to active status in the State Bar of Montana is GRANTED. Upon payment of any remaining dues, fees, and the state license tax to the State Bar of Montana, Rice shall be reinstated.

The Clerk is directed to provide copies of this order to the Petitioner and the State Bar of Montana.

DATED this'a-4- day of July, 2021.

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