House Bill No. 534 amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to allow eligible county water and/or sewer districts to connect to a water or wastewater system beyond their rated capacity, contingent upon having an approved development plan. The bill introduces key definitions, including "eligible county water and/or sewer district," which refers to districts that are incorporated, comply with discharge permitting requirements, and employ a professional engineer. It also outlines the responsibilities of the Department of Environmental Quality, granting it the authority to approve development plans and requiring annual compliance reporting from municipalities or eligible districts.

The legislation emphasizes that development plans must ensure that additional connections do not exceed the system's rated capacity or jeopardize public health or the environment. It allows for the revocation or modification of approved plans if conditions change or violations occur. Furthermore, the bill includes new legal language that enhances the role of eligible county water and/or sewer districts in the approval process for subdivisions and development plans, while also specifying that certain public improvements may be required before final plat approval, with options for bonding or other security to ensure completion. Overall, the bill aims to improve the flexibility and infrastructure development capabilities of water and sewer districts while maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 75-6-102, 75-6-104, 75-6-130, 76-3-103, 76-3-507, 76-4-102, 76-4-120, 76-8-101
HB0534_1(1): 75-6-102, 75-6-104, 75-6-130, 76-3-103, 76-3-507, 76-4-102, 76-4-120, 76-8-101
HB0534_1(2): 75-6-102, 75-6-104, 75-6-130, 76-3-103, 76-3-507, 76-4-102, 76-4-120, 76-8-101
HB0534_1(3): 75-6-102, 75-6-104, 75-6-130, 76-3-103, 76-3-507, 76-4-102, 76-4-120, 76-8-101
HB0534_1(4): 75-6-102, 75-6-104, 75-6-130, 76-3-103, 76-3-507, 76-4-102, 76-4-120, 76-8-101
HB0534_1(5): 75-6-102, 75-6-104, 75-6-130, 76-3-103, 76-3-507, 76-4-102, 76-4-120, 76-8-101
HB0534_1: 75-6-102, 75-6-104, 75-6-130, 76-3-103, 76-3-507, 76-4-102, 76-4-120, 76-8-101
HB0534_X(1): 75-6-102, 75-6-104, 75-6-130, 76-3-103, 76-3-507, 76-4-102, 76-4-120, 76-8-101
HB0534_X(10): 75-6-102, 75-6-104, 75-6-130, 76-3-103, 76-3-507, 76-4-102, 76-4-120, 76-8-101
HB0534_X(11): 75-6-102, 75-6-104, 75-6-130, 76-3-103, 76-3-507, 76-4-102, 76-4-120, 76-8-101
HB0534_X(12): 75-6-102, 75-6-104, 75-6-130, 76-3-103, 76-3-507, 76-4-102, 76-4-120, 76-8-101
HB0534_X(2): 75-6-102, 75-6-104, 75-6-130, 76-3-103, 76-3-507, 76-4-102, 76-4-120, 76-8-101
HB0534_X(3): 75-6-102, 75-6-104, 75-6-130, 76-3-103, 76-3-507, 76-4-102, 76-4-120, 76-8-101
HB0534_X(4): 75-6-102, 75-6-104, 75-6-130, 76-3-103, 76-3-507, 76-4-102, 76-4-120, 76-8-101
HB0534_X(5): 75-6-102, 75-6-104, 75-6-130, 76-3-103, 76-3-507, 76-4-102, 76-4-120, 76-8-101
HB0534_X(6): 75-6-102, 75-6-104, 75-6-130, 76-3-103, 76-3-507, 76-4-102, 76-4-120, 76-8-101
HB0534_X(7): 75-6-102, 75-6-104, 75-6-130, 76-3-103, 76-3-507, 76-4-102, 76-4-120, 76-8-101
HB0534_X(8): 75-6-102, 75-6-104, 75-6-130, 76-3-103, 76-3-507, 76-4-102, 76-4-120, 76-8-101
HB0534_X(9): 75-6-102, 75-6-104, 75-6-130, 76-3-103, 76-3-507, 76-4-102, 76-4-120, 76-8-101
HB0534_X: 75-6-102, 75-6-104, 75-6-130, 76-3-103, 76-3-507, 76-4-102, 76-4-120, 76-8-101