This bill aims to revise laws related to disability parking in Montana by increasing penalties for violations and establishing stricter regulations against fraudulent activities concerning disability parking accommodations. Specifically, it amends Section 49-4-307 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to introduce new fines for parking violations. A first offense will incur a fine between $150 and $250, while subsequent offenses will result in fines ranging from $250 to $500. Additionally, the bill clarifies that if the vehicle operator is not present during the violation, the registered owner is held responsible unless they can prove the vehicle was used without their consent.

Furthermore, the bill criminalizes the act of providing false information or assisting an unqualified individual in obtaining disability parking permits, making such actions a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of at least $300 or community service aimed at improving access for persons with disabilities. The bill also grants law enforcement officials the authority to enforce these provisions in public parking areas. Overall, the legislation seeks to enhance the integrity of disability parking regulations and ensure that accommodations are reserved for those who genuinely need them.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 49-4-307
HB0038_1(1): 49-4-307
HB0038_1(2): 49-4-307
HB0038_1(3): 49-4-307
HB0038_1(4): 49-4-307
HB0038_1(5): 49-4-307
HB0038_1(6): 49-4-307
HB0038_1(7): 49-4-307
HB0038_1: 49-4-307
HB0038_2(1): 49-4-307
HB0038_2(10): 49-4-307
HB0038_2(11): 49-4-307
HB0038_2(12): 49-4-307
HB0038_2(13): 49-4-307
HB0038_2(2): 49-4-307
HB0038_2(3): 49-4-307
HB0038_2(4): 49-4-307
HB0038_2(5): 49-4-307
HB0038_2(6): 49-4-307
HB0038_2(7): 49-4-307
HB0038_2(8): 49-4-307
HB0038_2(9): 49-4-307
HB0038_2: 49-4-307
HB0038_3(1): 49-4-307
HB0038_3(10): 49-4-307
HB0038_3(11): 49-4-307
HB0038_3(2): 49-4-307
HB0038_3(3): 49-4-307
HB0038_3(4): 49-4-307
HB0038_3(5): 49-4-307
HB0038_3(6): 49-4-307
HB0038_3(7): 49-4-307
HB0038_3(8): 49-4-307
HB0038_3(9): 49-4-307
HB0038_3: 49-4-307
HB0038_4(1): 49-4-307
HB0038_4(2): 49-4-307
HB0038_4(3): 49-4-307
HB0038_4(4): 49-4-307
HB0038_4(5): 49-4-307
HB0038_4(6): 49-4-307
HB0038_4(7): 49-4-307
HB0038_4(8): 49-4-307
HB0038_4: 49-4-307
HB0038_X(1): 49-4-307
HB0038_X(2): 49-4-307
HB0038_X(3): 49-4-307
HB0038_X(4): 49-4-307
HB0038_X(5): 49-4-307
HB0038_X(6): 49-4-307
HB0038_X(7): 49-4-307
HB0038_X(8): 49-4-307
HB0038_X: 49-4-307