The bill amends existing Montana law regarding fire hazard reduction agreements, specifically targeting small-scale activities such as the harvesting of firewood. It introduces new definitions, including "small-scale activity," which is defined as activities involving the sale of forest products that do not exceed two log truck loads or 10,000 board feet. Additionally, the bill clarifies that activities generating a "minimum slash hazard" may include harvesting sawlogs or firewood, and it requires a written exemption from the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation if forest products are sold.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the conditions under which activities that create a minimum slash hazard are exempt from the provisions of the fire hazard reduction agreement. Previously, such activities were exempt if a minimum slash hazard would be created; now, they require a written exemption if forest products are sold, while remaining exempt if no products are sold. This change aims to streamline the process for small-scale forest product activities while ensuring that fire hazards are managed appropriately.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 76-13-401
HB0079_1(1): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_1(2): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_1(3): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_1(4): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_1(5): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_1(6): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_1(7): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_1: 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_2(1): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_2(10): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_2(11): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_2(12): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_2(2): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_2(3): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_2(4): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_2(5): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_2(6): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_2(7): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_2(8): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_2(9): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_2: 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_3(1): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_3(2): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_3(3): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_3(4): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_3: 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_X(1): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_X(2): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_X(3): 76-13-401, 76-13-408
HB0079_X: 76-13-401, 76-13-408