This bill revises existing laws related to water well contractors in Montana, focusing on several key areas. It clarifies who may contract on behalf of a licensed water well contractor, ensuring that a licensed contractor is in charge of all water well construction. The bill also specifies licensure requirements for the abandonment and decommissioning of wells, emphasizing that individuals must obtain a valid license to construct, drill, alter, abandon, or rehabilitate water wells or monitoring wells. Additionally, the bond amount required for water well contractor licensure is increased from $4,000 to $25,000, reflecting a heightened standard for compliance and accountability.

Furthermore, the bill updates complaint and investigation procedures, allowing the board to initiate disciplinary action against licensees after they have had the opportunity to respond to complaints. This change aims to streamline the process of addressing compliance issues. The amendments also include the removal of certain provisions regarding disciplinary authority and grounds for action, which have been replaced with more concise language. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the regulatory framework governing water well contractors, ensuring better oversight and protection of public interests.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_1(1): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_1(2): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_1(3): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_1(4): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_1(5): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_1(6): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_1(7): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_1: 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_2(1): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_2(10): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_2(11): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_2(12): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_2(13): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_2(14): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_2(2): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_2(3): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_2(4): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_2(5): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_2(6): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_2(7): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_2(8): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_2(9): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_2: 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_3(1): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309, 37-43-313, 85-2-516
HB0059_3(10): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_3(11): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_3(12): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_3(13): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_3(14): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_3(2): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309, 37-43-313, 85-2-516
HB0059_3(3): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309, 37-43-313, 85-2-516
HB0059_3(4): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309, 37-43-313, 85-2-516
HB0059_3(5): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309, 85-2-516
HB0059_3(6): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_3(7): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_3(8): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_3(9): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_3: 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309, 37-43-313, 85-2-516
HB0059_4(1): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_4(2): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_4(3): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_4(4): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_4: 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_X(1): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_X(10): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_X(11): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_X(2): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_X(3): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_X(4): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_X(5): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_X(6): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_X(7): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_X(8): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_X(9): 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309
HB0059_X: 37-43-301, 37-43-302, 37-43-306, 37-43-309