(1) A heritage preservation and cultural tourism commission may designate individuals possessing the highest quality artistic, traditional, or folkway skills, talents, and knowledge as Montana cultural treasures and may conduct programs to honor and promote the individuals with the individuals' express consent and in a manner consistent with administrative rule.
(2) This section may be administered in conjunction with the treasure state living cultural treasures program provided for in 2-15-236 through 2-15-238.