The bill aims to revise the load securing law specifically for vehicles transporting trash on public highways. It establishes that violations of this law will be classified as a misdemeanor, thereby increasing the legal consequences for non-compliance.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 61-8-370 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to incorporate these changes, although specific insertions and deletions in the legal language are not detailed in the summary provided. Overall, the legislation seeks to enhance safety and accountability for vehicles carrying waste materials on public roads.

Statutes affected:
HB0401_1.pdf: 61-8-370
HB0401_2.pdf: 61-8-370
Amended: 61-8-370
Introduced: 61-8-370