The bill amends Montana's public nuisance laws to explicitly classify camping in violation of an ordinance or statute as a public nuisance. This change is reflected in the revised definition of "public nuisance" in Section 45-8-111, MCA, which now includes a provision stating that camping in violation of an ordinance or statute constitutes a public nuisance. The bill also retains existing definitions and provisions related to public nuisances, such as conditions that endanger safety or health, premises for unlawful conduct, and dangerous conditions affecting public passage.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that a person can be convicted of maintaining a public nuisance if they knowingly create, conduct, or maintain such a nuisance, with penalties of up to $500 for each day the nuisance continues. The legislation aims to enhance local authorities' ability to address issues related to unauthorized camping, thereby promoting community safety and well-being.

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