This bill aims to revise laws concerning county utility permitting authority and the payment of damages associated with such permits. It amends specific sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), specifically 7-13-2101, 7-13-2103, and 7-13-4101, to clarify and update the legal framework governing these issues.

The bill includes new legal language that enhances the existing regulations, although specific insertions and deletions are not detailed in the summary provided. Additionally, the bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage, indicating a sense of urgency in implementing these changes to the utility permitting process at the county level.

Statutes affected:
HB0176_1.pdf: 7-13-2101, 7-13-2103, 7-13-4101
HB0176_2.pdf: 7-13-2101, 7-13-2103, 7-13-4101
Amended: 7-13-2101, 7-13-2103, 7-13-4101
Introduced: 7-13-2101, 7-13-2103, 7-13-4101