Senate Bill No. introduced by V. Ricci aims to revise cleanup laws for properties contaminated with methamphetamines and fentanyl. The bill includes provisions for the certification of remediation contractors, establishes new decontamination standards, and provides definitions relevant to the cleanup process. Notably, the bill replaces references to "other dangerous drugs" with "fentanyl" and mandates that individuals cannot claim to be certified for remediation unless they are certified by the department. It also increases the required hours of certification training for violations and specifies that the department will not maintain a public list of volunteer properties undergoing decontamination.

Additionally, the bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to reflect these changes, including the establishment of new decontamination standards for both methamphetamine and fentanyl, and the requirement for contractors to complete refresher training to qualify for certification in Montana. The legislation emphasizes the importance of public health and safety by ensuring that properties contaminated with hazardous residues are properly remediated before being rented, sold, or occupied. The bill also outlines the responsibilities of property owners regarding notification of contamination to potential occupants or purchasers, thereby enhancing transparency and accountability in the real estate market.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 75-10-1302, 75-10-1303, 75-10-1304
SB0201_1(1): 75-10-1302, 75-10-1303, 75-10-1304
SB0201_1(2): 75-10-1302, 75-10-1303, 75-10-1304
SB0201_1(3): 75-10-1302, 75-10-1303, 75-10-1304
SB0201_1(4): 75-10-1302, 75-10-1303, 75-10-1304
SB0201_1(5): 75-10-1302, 75-10-1303, 75-10-1304
SB0201_1(6): 75-10-1302, 75-10-1303, 75-10-1304
SB0201_1(7): 75-10-1302, 75-10-1303, 75-10-1304
SB0201_1: 75-10-1302, 75-10-1303, 75-10-1304
SB0201_2(1): 75-10-1301, 75-10-1302, 75-10-1303, 75-10-1304, 75-10-1305, 75-10-1306
SB0201_2(10): 75-10-1302, 75-10-1303, 75-10-1304
SB0201_2(11): 75-10-1302, 75-10-1303, 75-10-1304
SB0201_2(12): 75-10-1302, 75-10-1303, 75-10-1304
SB0201_2(13): 75-10-1302, 75-10-1303, 75-10-1304
SB0201_2(14): 75-10-1302, 75-10-1303, 75-10-1304
SB0201_2(2): 75-10-1301, 75-10-1302, 75-10-1303, 75-10-1304, 75-10-1305, 75-10-1306
SB0201_2(3): 75-10-1301, 75-10-1302, 75-10-1303, 75-10-1304, 75-10-1305, 75-10-1306
SB0201_2(4): 75-10-1302, 75-10-1303, 75-10-1304, 75-10-1305, 75-10-1306
SB0201_2(5): 75-10-1302, 75-10-1303, 75-10-1304, 75-10-1305, 75-10-1306
SB0201_2(6): 75-10-1302, 75-10-1303, 75-10-1304, 75-10-1306
SB0201_2(7): 75-10-1302, 75-10-1303, 75-10-1304
SB0201_2(8): 75-10-1302, 75-10-1303, 75-10-1304
SB0201_2(9): 75-10-1302, 75-10-1303, 75-10-1304
SB0201_2: 75-10-1301, 75-10-1302, 75-10-1303, 75-10-1304, 75-10-1305, 75-10-1306