House Bill No. [insert number] proposes an amendment to Section 50-2-116 of the Montana Code Annotated, focusing on the appeal process related to sewage disposal system requirements. The bill removes the previous stipulation that appeals must go to the local governing body and instead introduces a new process for property owners or applicants to challenge whether permit requirements are more stringent than state or local standards. Specifically, it mandates that regulations must include an appeals process for permit requirements costing more than $500 to implement. Until such a process is established, the applicant or property owner may appeal directly to the local governing body.

Additionally, the bill outlines the powers and duties of local boards of health, emphasizing their role in public health management, including the regulation of sewage disposal and water well drilling. It ensures that local regulations align with state standards and prohibits the construction of subsurface wastewater treatment systems that encroach onto adjacent properties without proper authorization. The bill also includes provisions for local boards of health to accept funds, propose fees, and collaborate with various entities to enhance public health services. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the appeal process and clarify the responsibilities of local health authorities in managing public health regulations.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 50-2-116
HB0318_1(1): 50-2-116
HB0318_1(10): 50-2-116
HB0318_1(11): 50-2-116
HB0318_1(12): 50-2-116
HB0318_1(13): 50-2-116
HB0318_1(14): 50-2-116
HB0318_1(15): 50-2-116
HB0318_1(2): 50-2-116
HB0318_1(3): 50-2-116
HB0318_1(4): 50-2-116
HB0318_1(5): 50-2-116
HB0318_1(6): 50-2-116
HB0318_1(7): 50-2-116
HB0318_1(8): 50-2-116
HB0318_1(9): 50-2-116
HB0318_1: 50-2-116
HB0318_2(1): 50-2-116
HB0318_2(2): 50-2-116
HB0318_2(3): 50-2-116
HB0318_2(4): 50-2-116
HB0318_2(5): 50-2-116
HB0318_2(6): 50-2-116
HB0318_2(7): 50-2-116
HB0318_2(8): 50-2-116
HB0318_2: 50-2-116