House Bill 318 amends Section 50-2-116 of the Montana Code Annotated to establish an appeal process for certain requirements related to sewage disposal systems. The bill specifies that local boards of health must propose regulations that are not less stringent than state standards for sewage control and disposal. Notably, the new regulations must include provisions for appealing whether permit requirements are more stringent than state or local standards. Until such an appeals process is formally included in the regulations, applicants or property owners can appeal to the local governing body.

Additionally, the bill introduces a prohibition on constructing subsurface wastewater treatment systems for parcels created after March 30, 2011, if the associated mixing zone would encroach onto adjacent property, except as allowed under specific conditions. The amendments aim to enhance public health oversight while ensuring that property owners have a clear avenue for appeal regarding sewage disposal system requirements.

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(10): 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(9): 50-2-116
HB0318_2: 50-2-116
HB0318_X(1): 50-2-116
HB0318_X(2): 50-2-116
HB0318_X(3): 50-2-116
HB0318_X(4): 50-2-116
HB0318_X(5): 50-2-116
HB0318_X(6): 50-2-116
HB0318_X: 50-2-116