The bill amends Section 85-15-107 of the Montana Code Annotated to revise the exemptions from the Dam Safety Act. Specifically, it introduces a new exemption for dams used for public sewage systems and public sewage disposal systems, stating that the provisions of certain sections of the Dam Safety Act do not apply to these types of dams. This change is intended to clarify the regulatory framework for public sewage systems and ensure that they are not subject to the same safety regulations as other types of dams.

In addition to the new exemption, the bill retains existing exemptions for various types of dams, including those subject to federal permits, federal dams and reservoirs, and nonfederal dams located on federal lands that undergo federal safety reviews. The inclusion of public sewage systems in the list of exemptions reflects a legislative intent to streamline regulations for infrastructure critical to public health and safety.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 85-15-107
HB0048_1(1): 85-15-107
HB0048_1(2): 85-15-107
HB0048_1(3): 85-15-107
HB0048_1(4): 85-15-107
HB0048_1(5): 85-15-107
HB0048_1(6): 85-15-107
HB0048_1(7): 85-15-107
HB0048_1: 85-15-107
HB0048_2: 85-15-107
HB0048_X: 85-15-107