This bill grants municipalities the authority to enact specific ordinances concerning highway encroachments, thereby allowing local governments to regulate and manage the use of land adjacent to highways more effectively. It introduces a definition for "impermanent encroachment," which clarifies the types of encroachments that may be subject to local regulation.

Additionally, the bill amends existing sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), specifically sections 60-6-101, 60-6-103, and 60-6-104, to incorporate these new provisions and definitions. These amendments aim to enhance the legal framework surrounding highway encroachments, ensuring that municipalities have the necessary tools to address and manage these issues in their jurisdictions.

Statutes affected:
HB0198_1.pdf: 60-6-101, 60-6-103, 60-6-104
HB0198_2.pdf: 60-6-101, 60-6-103, 60-6-104
Amended: 60-6-101, 60-6-103, 60-6-104
Introduced: 60-6-101, 60-6-103, 60-6-104