Senate Bill No. introduced by D. Zolnikov aims to revise the laws regarding the relocation of utilities in Montana. The bill specifically amends Section 60-4-401 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to update the definition of "utility." The new language expands the definition to include not only publicly, privately, and cooperatively owned utilities, as well as water and sewer facilities, but also explicitly includes providers of cable service and broadband service.

In addition to the expanded definition of "utility," the bill clarifies the costs associated with the relocation of utilities. It defines "cost of relocation" to encompass the expenses for materials, labor, and equipment related to the relocation, while excluding engineering costs for design and inspection. This legislative change aims to provide clearer guidelines for utility relocation processes and ensure that all relevant service providers are recognized under the law.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 60-4-401
SB0432_1(1): 60-4-401
SB0432_1(2): 60-4-401
SB0432_1(3): 60-4-401
SB0432_1(4): 60-4-401
SB0432_1: 60-4-401