The bill amends Montana's public nuisance laws to explicitly classify camping in violation of a city ordinance or statute as a public nuisance. It revises Section 45-8-111 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to include this specific provision, thereby expanding the definition of public nuisance to encompass such activities. The bill outlines that a public nuisance is defined as any condition that endangers safety or health, is offensive to the senses, or obstructs the free use of property, and it specifies that camping in violation of local laws falls under this definition.

Additionally, the bill maintains existing definitions and provisions related to public nuisances, including the penalties for maintaining a public nuisance, which can result in fines of up to $500. The legislation aims to provide local governments with clearer authority to address issues related to unauthorized camping, thereby enhancing community safety and quality of life.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 45-8-111
HB0642_1: 45-8-111
HB0642_2(21): 45-8-111
HB0642_X: 45-8-111
HB0642_2(8): 45-8-111
HB0642_2(7): 45-8-111
HB0642_2(6): 45-8-111
HB0642_2(5): 45-8-111
HB0642_2(4): 45-8-111
HB0642_2(3): 45-8-111
HB0642_2(20): 45-8-111
HB0642_2(2): 45-8-111
HB0642_2(19): 45-8-111
HB0642_2(18): 45-8-111
HB0642_2(17): 45-8-111
HB0642_2(16): 45-8-111
HB0642_2(15): 45-8-111
HB0642_2(14): 45-8-111
HB0642_2(13): 45-8-111
HB0642_2(12): 45-8-111
HB0642_2(11): 45-8-111
HB0642_2(10): 45-8-111
HB0642_2(1): 45-8-111
HB0642_1(5): 45-8-111
HB0642_1(4): 45-8-111
HB0642_1(3): 45-8-111
HB0642_1(2): 45-8-111
HB0642_1(1): 45-8-111
HB0642_X(7): 45-8-111
HB0642_X(6): 45-8-111
HB0642_X(5): 45-8-111
HB0642_X(4): 45-8-111
HB0642_X(3): 45-8-111
HB0642_X(2): 45-8-111
HB0642_X(1): 45-8-111
HB0642_2: 45-8-111
HB0642_2(9): 45-8-111