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 introduces a provision that allows applicants or property owners to challenge whether permit requirements are more stringent than state or local standards. Until an official appeals process is included in the regulations, individuals can appeal to the local governing body. Additionally, the bill specifies that for parcels created after March 30, 2011, the construction of a subsurface wastewater treatment system is prohibited if it encroaches onto adjacent property.

The bill also clarifies the powers and duties of local boards of health, including the ability to propose regulations for sewage control and disposal that align with state standards. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration with federal, state, and local partners in public health efforts. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions that protect private businesses from being compelled to deny customers access to goods or services due to public health regulations, while still allowing local boards of health to enforce compliance with lawfully adopted 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(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