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 must supervise all construction activities. Additionally, the bill specifies licensure requirements for the abandonment and decommissioning of wells, emphasizing the need for a valid license to perform these activities. The bond amount required for water well contractor licensure is significantly increased from $4,000 to $25,000, reflecting a heightened standard for financial responsibility among contractors.

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, thereby simplifying the regulatory framework. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the oversight and accountability of water well contractors in Montana.

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