House Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to revise the powers of local boards of health concerning sanitation regulations. The bill removes the ability of local boards to adopt sanitation-related rules that are more stringent than state standards, ensuring that local regulations align with state guidelines. Additionally, it stipulates that subsurface onsite wastewater treatment systems that are already installed and functioning will not be subject to any amendments or updates to local health board rules adopted after their installation. The bill also includes provisions for local boards to provide written directives to landowners regarding the installation and maintenance of these wastewater systems, ensuring that no additional requirements can be imposed without clear evidence.

The bill amends Sections 50-2-116 and 50-2-130 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to reflect these changes. Specifically, it introduces new language that clarifies the limitations on local boards' authority to impose stricter regulations and outlines the process for handling existing wastewater treatment systems. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval, with retroactive applicability for the provisions concerning wastewater systems.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 50-2-116, 50-2-130
HB0658_1(1): 50-2-116, 50-2-130
HB0658_1(2): 50-2-116, 50-2-130
HB0658_1(3): 50-2-116, 50-2-130
HB0658_1(4): 50-2-116, 50-2-130
HB0658_1(5): 50-2-116, 50-2-130
HB0658_1: 50-2-116, 50-2-130