House Bill No. introduced by T. Millett authorizes counties in Montana to adopt noise ordinances, allowing them to regulate noise levels within their jurisdictions. The bill permits governing bodies to create ordinances that comply with existing provisions and can specify the areas affected, exceptions for certain activities, and noise level limits during designated times. Importantly, the ordinances cannot apply to areas within incorporated cities or towns, and any violations can result in fines up to $200, but not imprisonment.
Additionally, the bill includes a codification instruction indicating that the new section regarding county control of noise is intended to be integrated into Title 7, chapter 5, part 21 of the Montana Code. This ensures that the new regulations are formally recognized within the state's legal framework.