The bill amends Sections 75-11-307 and 75-11-308 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to revise the reimbursement date for petroleum storage tank cleanup funds. Specifically, it changes the eligibility for reimbursement from expenses incurred before April 13, 1989, to January 1, 1984. This adjustment applies to owners or operators seeking reimbursement for costs associated with releases from petroleum storage tanks, including those storing heating oil for consumptive use or farm and residential tanks with a capacity of 1,100 gallons or less. The bill also clarifies the conditions under which reimbursements can be made, including the types of costs that are eligible and the maximum reimbursement limits.

Additionally, the bill extends the rulemaking authority related to the implementation of these sections. It specifies that reimbursements will only be made if the release was discovered on or after January 1, 1984, and outlines the criteria for eligibility, including compliance with state and federal laws at the time of the release. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 75-11-307, 75-11-308
HB0189_1(1): 75-11-307, 75-11-308
HB0189_1(2): 75-11-307, 75-11-308
HB0189_1(3): 75-11-307, 75-11-308
HB0189_1(4): 75-11-307, 75-11-308
HB0189_1(5): 75-11-307, 75-11-308
HB0189_1(6): 75-11-307, 75-11-308
HB0189_1: 75-11-307, 75-11-308
HB0189_2: 75-11-307, 75-11-308
HB0189_X: 75-11-307, 75-11-308