The bill proposes a general revision of laws related to highway encroachments, allowing individuals to petition for the removal of such encroachments. This change aims to streamline the process for addressing unauthorized structures or obstructions that may interfere with highway safety and accessibility.

Additionally, the bill seeks to increase the fines imposed on individuals or entities that fail to remove an encroachment after being notified. It amends specific sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), specifically sections 7-14-2134, 7-14-2136, and 7-14-2137, to reflect these changes and enhance enforcement measures regarding highway encroachments.

Statutes affected:
HB0486_1.pdf: 7-14-2134, 7-14-2136, 7-14-2137
HB0486_2.pdf: 7-14-2134, 7-14-2136, 7-14-2137
HB0486_3.pdf: 7-14-2134, 7-14-2136, 7-14-2137
Amended: 7-14-2134, 7-14-2136, 7-14-2137
Introduced: 7-14-2134, 7-14-2136, 7-14-2137